The First Punic War Began Because

question 9

Multiple Choice

The First Punic War began because

• A) Carthage appeared to be economically weak and susceptible to Roman power.
• B) Rome was concerned that Carthage would take Messana and interfere with Roman trade.
• C) Hannibal led troops into Spain.
• D) both Rome and Carthage were interfering in Greece.
• E) Carthage expanded to Spain.

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A method of resolving disagreements where all parties involved make concessions to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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Assets, materials, or capacities limited in availability that are necessary for the functioning of an organization or ecosystem.

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