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HIEU 322: Roman Origins of the Second Punic War - correct answer 1. Barcid bitterness at the end of the First Punic War, and the desire for revenge. 2. The baseless Roman seizure of Sardinia in 238 B.C. and following indemnities. 3. The growth of Carthaginian success in Spain by Hamilcar Barca. Followed by Hasdrubal and Hannibal. 4. Massilia Trade Rivalry. Located on the coast of Gaul between northern Italy and northern Spain. 5. The Ebro Treaty 6. Hannibal and the Siege of Saguntum 7. The rise of an influential merchant class in Rome that was engaged in overseas trade. 8. Ambitious aristocrats who sought to increase their prestige and power through successful military commands. 9. Roman condemnation of the siege (and ultimate fall) of Saguntum Carthaginian Threats to Massilia - correct answer 1. The growing power of Carthage in Spain threatened Massilia's trade, which had expanded at Carthage's expense during the First Punic War. 2. Massilia was also afraid that Carthage might ally with tribes in neighboring Gaul to eliminate Massilia as a rival altogether. The Ebro Treaty - correct answer •226 B.C. agreement between Rome and Carthage •Negotiated to satisfy Massilia •Prohibited the Carthaginians from crossing the Ebro River with warlike intent but allowed them a free hand south of the river- except for the city of Saguntum Hannibal - correct answer •Son of Hamilcar Barca •In his late 20s when he succeeded Hasdrubal in 221 B.C. •Moved against Saguntum (south of the Ebro) in 219 B.C. •Insisted the city was sponsoring unprovoked attacks on neighboring subject tribes to Carthage. •Became chief magistrate in Carthage after the war