surrounded by enemies
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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
Works Cited Heather, Peter. "Rome's Greatest Enemies Gallary." Ancient
History in-depth. 05 Sept 2009.19 Mar 2010 <http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/enemiesrome_gallery.shtml>.
Pike, John. Military. 15 Aug 2006 . 19 Mar 2010 <http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/para/al-qaida.htm>.
The Roman Empire. . 19 Mar 2010 <http://www.roman-empire.net/index.html>
Pictures http://www.roman-empire.net/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/enemiesrome_gallery.shtml http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/
National_Park_Service_9-11_Statue_of_Liberty_and_WTC_fire.jpg http://www.topnews.in/files/troops1.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:RecentAlQaedaAttacks.svg http://www.woulfeman.com/Roman%20Wild%20Chariot%20Horses.jpg http://www.lovetoeatandtravel.com/Graphics/Photos/Italy/CIA_map_Italy.gif http://www.umsl.edu/services/govdocs/wofact2005/maps/us-map.gif
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