Other causes of Second Punic war

Question 1

How did rome weaken carthage in the first punic war

Answer 1

Rome’s fleet destroyed Carthaginian navy during battle of agates island

Question 2

What was the impact of the Treaty of Lutatius on Carthage

Answer 2

Carthage ordered to leave sicily
Hand over prisoners
Pay 3200 talents of silver in 20 years
Carthage kept territory overseas

Question 3

Why did the Truceless wars happen

Answer 3

Revolt of Carthaginian mercenaries in Africa, it took 3 years to subdue, it happened due to Hanno the great, who was a politician, refusing to pay mercenaries

Question 4

How did Rome Take advantage of the truceless wars

Answer 4

Rome extends influence during war into Corsica and Sardinia, seen as an act of war as they were breaking the treaty of Lutatius