Answer:
Expand its territories and facilitate trade.
Explanation:
Rome defeated Carthage in the Punic Wars (Carthage) and gained dominance of the western Mediterranean. After getting control over the Mediterranean sea, Romans began to call it as Mare Nostrum (Our Sea).
The Mediterranean Sea was vital to the Roman Empire because it connected to trade with the Middle East and North Africa. By the conquer of the Mediterranean coastline Romans began to establish their territories in Mediterranean islands and onto the east coast (Spain). Rome indicated these new territories as provinces and elected governors to manage them.
Answer:
A. reserves were established for black groups
nullification rather than support secession
Answer:
B. A longer history of industrialization that other continents
Explanation:
Europe does not boast the oldest civilizations in world history; it doesn´t have more natural resources than other parts of the world; and its population isn´t the largest among all continents. But the industrial revolution, scientific discoveries and tecnological advances, colonialism , highly educated populations and generous social investment have allowed Europe reach a high standard of living.