From Republic to Empire

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Rome's first expansion before 264 B.C.E. involved:

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taking over the Italian peninsula

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Rome's main enemy during the Punic Wars was

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Carthage, a city-state in North Africa

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Hannibal's surprise tactic against the Romans:

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Crossed the Alps with elephants

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Rome's expansion affected plebeians by requiring more to serve in the army.

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More plebeians had to serve in the army

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Roman navy strength:

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Copied ship designs from Carthage.

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Disadvantage for a city conquered by Rome:

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Had to pay Roman taxes.

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Reason for Roman expansion:

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Protect borders

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Roman control over conquered territories:

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Forming alliances

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Title given to Octavian after seizing power

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Honored One (Augustus)

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Proud Romans called it 'our sea'.

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Mediterranean Sea