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Directions
You are required to craft an original research and analysis essay based on the accumulated readings completed for this course and your own research. Papers must be 6–8 pages in length (about 1,470–1,960 words), double-spaced, not including the bibliography, and submitted by the end of Module 12.
Topics
You may choose from the following topics:
- Assessment of an important historical issue covered in this class: Choose a significant event, historical development, or ancient institution and explain and analyze the background, events, influences, and innovations surrounding its development and realization as well as its long-term influence. Possible examples include the Egyptian New Kingdom, Athenian democracy, the Punic Wars, The Early Christian Church up to 500 CE, Spanish Conquests in the Americas, etc. Be sure to provide original assessment and analysis of the information gathered, not just a rote presentation of facts.
- Comparative: Choose two civilizations, eras, religions, political systems, wars, or historical figures covered in this class and compare their accomplishments and influence. In what ways do they reflect their historical or geographical contexts? In your assessment, which was more influential in the short and long terms? Be sure to tailor the issues covered based on the nature of the subjects chosen. Craft your thesis around a key similarity or difference that you think is significant.
- Biographical: Select an influential figure from any of the assigned readings and address their significance and influence. How was this individual influenced by previous history? How was this person influenced by his or her own time? How important was this person's legacy? What influence do they still hold today? The manner of influence may be economic, political, religious, aesthetic, military, etc.Term Paper Format
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Punic Wars
Introduction
Between the 3rd and 2nd centuries B.C., Rome fought with Carthage. They fought for 43
years. These fights were named Punic wars. The name is derived from the Greek, and Latin
words of Carthage’s city, Phoenician where the war took place (Hoyos 23). This war was not
fought continuously for 43 years. Instead, Rome and Carthage fought in three major battles. The
war commenced in 264 B.C. (Hoyos 26). The first war or battle was the longest. Rome and
Carthage fought for 23 years. The second battle happened immediately and it lasted for 17 years.
The third war was the shortest. It happened after 52 years. The war lasted for only three years.
Punic wars are central in the study of Roman history. The wars are also significant in the history
of war, and ethnic conflicts (Ruiz et al. 86). Rome and Carthage were two powerful empires that
were fighting for the control of the Mediterranean region in the 43-years-long struggles. Punic
Wars triggered Rome’s development and enhanced its civilization.
Background
Carthage was a city-state in modern-day Tunisia. It was founded around 814 B.C. by the
Phoenician settlers who were working at the Mediterranean port of Tyre. Carthage had a large
commercial empire. It was the wealthiest and most developed city in the region. Its wealth
matched that of Rome (Hoyos 28). More importantly, Carthage had outstanding naval power. Its
navy was the most powerful in the ancient world. In contrast, Carthage did not have a standing
army. The little army it had was composed of Carthaginian citizens. Rome was equally a wealthy
and developed city-state. It was however little in terms of size (Ruiz et al. 87). Rome had a
strong and permanent navy but it did not have a standing navy. The army was composed of
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Roman citizens. Historically, Carthage and Rome had friendly relations. Over the years, they
signed several treaties.
The Three Wars
The First Punic War
The war started after Rome and Carthage intervened in the dispute that happened on the
island of Sicily. This island was partially controlled by Carthage, and partially by Rome (Hoyos
23). In this dispute, the city of Syracuse's soldiers had attacked the city of Messina. Mamertines
of Messina appealed for support from Carthage. However, it later asked for assistance from
Rome. Feeling betrayed, Carthage changed its...