Introduction
Rome was not the only power to grow rapidly. Below the Mediterranean sea rose a new power, Carthage. Carthage grew economically through trade, though it lacked the structure of government and the support of the people. Seeing Carthage growing in power and trade, Rome felt threatened and needed to make a statement. Carthage was ruling with an iron fist on the sea, so Rome built its own to challenge their power.
Rise of Carthage
Carthage was on the rise by taking land. Using the land, Carthage began to trade with other nations. "Her power was based upon trade and commercial supremacy (1)." She sought to make herself wealthy in every which way possible. Rome was now seeing and hearing about the new supremacy felt threaten. Carthage with it's endless wealth was able to create a naval power that kept Rome from taking any action. Carthage was able to keep the Romans at as they grew in wealth. This made Carthage almost an equal with Rome, but not quite.
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"[Carthage's] citizens met in popular assembly which appeared to carry little weight until the second century (2)." This made Carthage weaker than Rome in the political power, since Rome needed the approval of it's citizens, which added loyalty. Loyalty would soon later save Rome. The last item of notice is the naval power that made Carthage superior on the sea, but Rome knew combat on land. Rome could easily fight off intruders and defend themselves. The only advantage for Carthage on the sea was it's ability to protect it's cargo and defend from intruders that would try to cross the
Rome was not the only power to grow rapidly. Below the Mediterranean sea rose a new power, Carthage. Carthage grew economically through trade, though it lacked the structure of government and the support of the people. Seeing Carthage growing in power and trade, Rome felt threatened and needed to make a statement. Carthage was ruling with an iron fist on the sea, so Rome built its own to challenge their power.
Rise of Carthage
Carthage was on the rise by taking land. Using the land, Carthage began to trade with other nations. "Her power was based upon trade and commercial supremacy (1)." She sought to make herself wealthy in every which way possible. Rome was now seeing and hearing about the new supremacy felt threaten. Carthage with it's endless wealth was able to create a naval power that kept Rome from taking any action. Carthage was able to keep the Romans at as they grew in wealth. This made Carthage almost an equal with Rome, but not quite.
Rome Versus Carthage …show more content…
"[Carthage's] citizens met in popular assembly which appeared to carry little weight until the second century (2)." This made Carthage weaker than Rome in the political power, since Rome needed the approval of it's citizens, which added loyalty. Loyalty would soon later save Rome. The last item of notice is the naval power that made Carthage superior on the sea, but Rome knew combat on land. Rome could easily fight off intruders and defend themselves. The only advantage for Carthage on the sea was it's ability to protect it's cargo and defend from intruders that would try to cross the