<span>The Roman Republic began to expand when Rome fought the Punic Wars and defeated
Carthage.
There were 3 Punic Wars. All wars was between Rome and Carthage. The First Punic war, Rome won. The second Punic war, Carthage won. The third and last Punic war, Rome won and its ultimate victory over Carthage enabled Rome to acquire the North African and Ibirian territories of Carthage.
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The expansion and intensification of long-distance trade routes often depend on environmental knowledge, including advance knowledge of the monsoon winds
Economic development in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries led to renewed technological and scientific development throughout Europe which continued into the centuries after. New wealth, advancements in ship building, desire for new trade routes, and a greater thirst for understanding and exploring the globe led to greater European exploration at this time.
