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You are Hannibal, a Carthaginian general planning an attack on Rome. Which way do you go?

You are Hannibal, a Carthaginian general planning an attack on Rome. Which way do you go?. Your reconnaissance on Rome has provided the following information. -Roman navy is much more powerful than yours.

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You are Hannibal, a Carthaginian general planning an attack on Rome. Which way do you go?

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  1. You are Hannibal, a Carthaginian general planning an attack on Rome. Which way do you go? • Your reconnaissance on Rome has provided the following information. -Roman navy is much more powerful than yours. -Rome has amassed much of their forces on the southern boot of Italy, a one week march from Rome. -Rome’s army is much larger than yours. -Very few forces along the northern border on the Alps.

  2. You are Hannibal, a Carthaginian general planning an attack on Rome. Which way do you go? Alps

  3. Punic Wars Were a series of three wars between Rome and Carthage. What is at stake? Control of the Mediterranean Sea

  4. Rome’s Advantages • Fought a defensive war • Knew the terrain • Were well-supplied and had support • Large population Disadvantage- No navy Inexperienced army

  5. Carthage’s Advantage • Experienced leadership under the general Hannibal • Strong Navy Disadvantage- Choose to attack on land Small population

  6. Result of the Punic War • Rome defeats Carthage • Rome now controls the Mediterranean Sea Complex. -Control trade routes=$ 3. Due to war the Roman navy has expanded, Rome Begins building an empire.

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