Why did the Romans and the Carthaginians clash in the First and Second Punic Wars? Could the wars have been avoided? How did Rome benefit from its victory over Carthage? What problems did this victory create?

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Why did the Romans and the Carthaginians clash in the First and Second Punic Wars?  Could the wars have been avoided?  How did Rome benefit from its victory over Carthage?  What problems did this victory create?

Ms. Sue · Answer

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