What are the key events and results of the third punic war?

Answer: Rome was bothered by the economic strengthening of the Carthage.

Explanation:

Carthage, after the Second Punic War, pursued a peaceful policy and devoted itself to economic progress. They distinguished themselves in the maritime trade, thus endangering the financial interests of Rome. A minor incident was used by Rome to paint the Carthage war. Even if the Carthage authorities were ready to agree, the Romans still insisted on fighting. Eventually, the Roman consuls came to Carthage. They demanded that the Carthage be abandoned and that they settle in a new place at least 15 kilometers from the sea. In Carthage, this proposal was rejected, and so began the third Punic war. Cartage fought bravely, but eventually, Roman troops managed to break into the city. Third Punic War began in 149 BC, and ended 146 BC. The victorious Romans plundered Carthage and sold the captive population into slavery. With Carthage, what Cato asked for in the Senate was done - she was devastated. The Punic wars extended Rome's borders beyond Italy, made Rome the master of commerce in the Mediterranean Sea, and brought him a large slave labor force.