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The Punic Wars and Roman Dominance of the Western Mediterranean
Explain the causes, course, and geopolitical outcome of Rome's three wars against Carthage for control of Mediterranean trade routes and territory.
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The Roman Republic: Geography, Institutions, and Society
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Explain how Rome's Mediterranean location, Republican governance, and social structure supported its rise and regional power.
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7.T4c.1Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeLocate Rome on a map, trace the expansion of the Roman Empire to 500 CE and explain how Rome’s location contributed to its political power in the Mediterranean and beyond.
7.T4c.3.aMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeMilitary organization, tactics, and conquests; and decentralized administration