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Carthage sends troops to conquer the island of Sicily. Rome does the same and war breaks out.

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Rome eventually defeated Carthage after 20 years of grueling battle.

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Rome's victory helps them to protect mainland Italy and Carthage pays to fix the damage, so its a win win situation for Rome.

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Eventually Rome controls many trade routes throughout the Mediterranean. They also take Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia.

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1. 218 Carthage attack Italy.

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Hannibal crosses the alps with 80 war elephants

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Slipo was the war general.

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Skipo was able to distract all of the elaphents wining the fight.

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The 3rd Punic War started in 149 BC when Rome sieges Carthage. They do this because Carthage was getting stronger.

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Carthage was building up an army and navy. They were also gaining wealth.

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The Senate of Rome was afraid and wanted a preventive strike.

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Finally, in 146 BC, Rome wins the war and burns Carthage to the ground