The major stages of roman imperial expansion before 100
b.c.e. included
a. the involvement and seizures of the hellenistic kingdoms in the eastern mediterranean.
b. the defeat of the gauls by sulla and pompey.
c. revenge for the death of cincinnatus at the hands of the latins.
d. only military, not economic considerations.
e. seizure of the atlantic coastline of northwestern africa to outflank carthage.