Which of the following statements describes how the punic wars contributed to the development of the roman empire? (4 points) they allowed the romans to focus more on expanding into the western mediterranean. they resulted in the overthrow of the roman republic and establishment of the empire. they marked the end of roman expansion in the mediterranean region. they forced the romans to reorganize their government with an emperor as ruler.

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.