Sallust (Document, pp. 152-153) believed that the destruction of Carthage was the beginning of the decline of the Roman Republic because
A) the lack of an external enemy led to increased conflict within Roman government.
B) the Punic Wars were costly in terms of manpower and equipment.
C) the loss of a vital trading partner weakened the Roman economy.
D) the Punic Wars increased the prestige of Roman generals who desired more power.
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