MAP 5.2 Roman Expansion During the Republic, ca. 282–44 B.C.E.Rome expanded in all directions, first west and then east, eventually controlling every shore of the Mediterranean.Mapping the PastANALYZING THE MAP: Which years saw the greatest expansion of Roman power during the republic? How might the different geographic features have helped or hindered the expansion into certain areas?
CONNECTIONS: What allowed the Romans to maintain their power across such a wide and diverse area?