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What did Rome need to do to prepare to fight Carthage for control of Sicily?

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(264-241 BC) began with disagreement over Sicily, where Rome and Carthage get dragged into a conflict between Syracuse and the Mamertines; the Mamertines control Messana, the port city between Sicily and mainland Italy, so the Romans do not want Carthage to gain control of it; Roman needed to develop navy in order to fight this battle on island of Sicily; Carthage runs out of money and surrenders Sicily Sig: shows Roman ingenuity - they gain proficiency at naval warfare/turn it in land warfare through boarding tactics; Romans fight to the last man, Carthage fights to last penny

Explanation:

Answer:

Develop a navy

Explanation:

The Romans needed a formidable navy to be able to win a war of attrition against the Carthaginians, bleeding them dry until they were forced to surrender Sicily.