Question

What event caused Rome to declare war against Carthage, thus beginning the Second Punic War? Carthage's conquering of Saguntum, which was a Roman ally news of increased numbers in Carthaginian forces located in Spain Hannibal's victory at the Trebia River recognition of the Numidian king, Masinissa, and his territories

Answer 1

Carthage's conquering of Saguntum, which was a Roman ally.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Second Punic War was fought between Carthage and Rome primarily over the capturing of Saguntum by Hannibal, a Carthaginian leader. The town of Saguntum became the main bone of contention between the two powers which ultimately led to the Second Punic War.

Rome and Carthage had been in a constant war for territorial expansion. And with the Romans succeeding in the First Punic War, Carthage began looking for any chance to defeat the Romans. And in conquering Saguntum, a Roman ally, Carthage made a huge mistake which only led Rome to further attack Carthage.

Thus, the correct answer is the first option.