Why were Carthage and Rome continually at war between 264 and 146 BCE?

Both fought over control of Egypt and Greece.

Both were wealthy cities competing for land.

Rome wanted to take over land north of the Alps.

Carthage wanted to make Rome a Phoenician colony.

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Donavan Stone

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6 December, 08:04

Why were Carthage and Rome continually at war between 264 and 146 BCE?

Both fought over control of Egypt and Greece.

Both were wealthy cities competing for land.

Rome wanted to take over land north of the Alps.

Carthage wanted to make Rome a Phoenician colony.

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Giancarlo Simpson · Answer 1

Both were wealthy cities competing for land.

Explanation:

The conflict occurred because both of these wealthy cities wanted to initiated an expansion, but they both want to acquire some part of Sicily and Corsica as their territory.

At that time, these regions were considered a 'melting pot', meaning that these regions were often passed across by several societies. Conquering such area will be extremely beneficial for trade expansion.

Why were Carthage and Rome continually at war between 264 and 146 BCE?Both fought over control of Egypt and Greece.Both were wealthy cities competing for land.Rome wanted to take over land north of the Alps.Carthage wanted to make Rome a Phoenician colony.

Why were Carthage and Rome continually at war between 264 and 146 BCE?

Both fought over control of Egypt and Greece.

Both were wealthy cities competing for land.

Rome wanted to take over land north of the Alps.

Carthage wanted to make Rome a Phoenician colony.