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Sicily was a valuable region for them because it was right smack dab in the middle of the two trade regions that they dominated. Even without any other redeeming value, this would make it worth fighting over.
In addition, there were several large ports on Sicily which could provide a significant source of revenue to whoever get to tax them.
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Wheree was Carthage located and why did it compete with rome?
Carthage was modern day Tunisia and it competed with Rome because Rome invaded Sicily and there was a treaty between the Romans and Carthaginians to not attack the Greek colonies on Sicily.
What was the name of the large island Rome and Carthage fought over?
Sicily
What island did rome and Carthage fight over?
The first of the three Punic Wars fought by Rome and Carthage was over the control of Sicily.
What island in the Mediterranean Sea did Rome gain from Carthage?
Corsica, Sardina, and silicy
Rome had several wars with Carthage What were they fighting over?
Both Carthage and Rome fought over Sicily but the two rivals sought hegemony throughout the western Mediterranean for commercial interests .
Rome battled for control of Sicily?
Carthage
Carthage gave what to rome?
Sicily .
Island fought over by rome and Carthage in the punic wars?
No island was found by Carthage and Rome. The first Punic War, the first of the tree wars fought between Rome and Carthage, was over the control of Sicily.
What brought Rome into contact with the Carthage?
A revolution by mercenary soldiers in Sicily in which Rome and Carthage took different sides.
Was all three punic wars between rome and Sicily?
No, the three Punic wars were between Rome and Carthage. However, as Sicily was a colony of Carthage, it figured in the wars.
What led to the beginning of punic wars?
Carthaginian attempt to dominate Sicily ran into a Rome determined to expand beyond Italy into Sicily.
What led to war with Carthage?
Rome and Carthage were both trying to spread their influence in Sicily.
Wheree was Carthage located and why did it compete with rome?
Carthage was modern day Tunisia and it competed with Rome because Rome invaded Sicily and there was a treaty between the Romans and Carthaginians to not attack the Greek colonies on Sicily.
What island was partly controlled by Carthage before the first punic war?
Rome against Carthage, on the island of Sicily
During the punic wars what did both Carthage and rome want to control?
Initially Sicily, then the Western Mediterranean.
What started the war between Rome and Carthage?
A dispute over Sicily.
What were 3 islands between Rome and Carthage?
Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily.
