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   According to legend Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus According to legend Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus
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   Rome trasitions from monarchy to a republic ruled by elected officials Rome trasitions from monarchy to a republic ruled by elected officials
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   Rome fights carthage and gains control of sicily marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy Rome fights carthage and gains control of sicily marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy
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   Rome defeats Hannibal of carthgate securing its dominance in the western mediterranean Rome defeats Hannibal of carthgate securing its dominance in the western mediterranean
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   Rome destroys Carthage ending the third punic war and gaining control of north Africa Rome destroys Carthage ending the third punic war and gaining control of north Africa
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   Julius Caesar leads two expeditions to Britain marking Rome's first contact with the island Julius Caesar leads two expeditions to Britain marking Rome's first contact with the island