Surrounded by EnemiesWar & conflict

By Evon Li

Enemies: Rome

Rome’s greatest enemies: The Visigoths The Cheruscans The Huns Carthage Pontos

Hannibul of the Carthaginians

Enemies: U.S. The United States:

Other countries around the world can be considered as rivals, not enemies

Terrorists can be considered as enemies Example:

Al Qaeda

Major recent attacks attributed from Al Qaeda1998 - 2001

The results of having enemies: Rome

Rome:Rome collapsed because their enemies took over. Rome was a powerful and large city-state. But because it was so large and powerful, enemies and rivals thought of it as a threat to themselves.

The results of having enemies: U.S. The US:

The United States doesn’t have enemies, but rivals and their rivals would be the other countries in the world. They compete against each other in terms of their technology, military, etc.

The results of having enemies: Rome Rome:

Multiple enemy groups Surrounds and attacks

Rome Rome builds a

stronger army Rome slowly chips

away Gets inside Rome and

takes control Rome slowly starts to

fade

The results of having enemies: U.S.

The United States In order to be protected:

Spends money and resources on more troops and recruits

Enemies: Terrorists Don’t know where they are Can’t just track them down

Enemies in-depth: Rome Alaric, leader of the Visigoths

Created the new “super tribe” – the Visigoths Romans found it impossible to defeat their army

Arminius, ruler of the Cheruscans Killed Varus and three Rome legions as well as bringing the Germanic

resistance against Rome

Attila, King of the Huns Attacked the east and west sides of Rome twice

Hannibal, Carthaginian general and political leader Fought and defeated Rome in three huge battles

Mithridates VI Eupator, King of Pontos Mithridates attacked Rome along with his Hellenistic followers

Enemies in-depth: The U.S. Famous terrorist

group(s): Al Qaeda

led by Osama/Usama bin Laden

Responsible for the 9/11 attack

Conflict/War Similarities Rome:

In multiple wars Example: Punic

Wars, Battle of Cannae

Constantly fighting/competing

The United States: In multiple wars

Example: World War 1 and World War 2

Constantly Fighting/competing

Roman Soldier

Is the United States following in Rome’s Footsteps? Yes, because:

Both have enemies and rivals Both have had famous battles Both are constantly competing Both are known for having a strong military

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