Why Did Rome Become A Naval Power

Greek and Roman History 1421
Professor Bob Chambers
Linda Brown
Student ID
S105259
Written Assignment #5

Trace how Carthage became almost the equal of Rome. Be sure to show the strength of both and how this conflict led to Rome becoming a naval power.

Introduction:
We will discuss how Carthage almost became an equal power to Rome and we will show the strength of both countries and how this led to Rome becoming a naval power. It is noted, that Carthage is an African country and was located in the country where the beginning of civilization started. So I would add this is where Rome got it’s culture and form of government from. Romans traveled to Africa all the time and studied in their schools and conducted trade from the Carthaginians. But it was inevitable that a war would break out between the two and it seems Rome was the winner and the winner always writes history so we are going to discuss what the text talks about how Rome’s victory came about.

Body:
Rome virtually had overtaking most of Italy but Carthage was it’s first challenge to a World power. Carthage did business with all merchants all over the world. It was well known. Carthage had a great navy and Rome had great citizens and a great fighting army that was the strongest of it’s kind. Carthage was wealthy and Rome had a well functioning government. Rome wanted to expand. It was growing in power and was taking over neighboring states in Italy. Carthage had the northwestern part of Italy. This is how Rome got involved in the Punic War and led to it’s first defeat of