The Second Punic War resulted in Roman control over the western Mediterranean, as they won Spain and defeated Carthage. Hannibal did invade Italy from the north (not Greece), and although he won some significant battles (such as at Cannae), he was eventually defeated by the Romans. Carthage did not achieve victory in this war.

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The Second Punic War

Question 9

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A) saw the eventual victory of Carthage.
B) saw Hannibal invade Italy from Greece.
C) won Spain for Rome and resulted in Roman control over the western Mediterranean.
D) produced a great victory for the Romans over Hannibal at the battle of Cannae.
E) all of the above

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