Question

The harbors on Italy's western coast made it easy to trade with other countries. How did trade with other Mediterranean people help the early Romans?

Answer 1

This enabled the early Romans to establish connections with nations that they would otherwise not have. Through this, they potnetially had an established connection with a foregin civilization that would otherwise be an enemy. Not only this - through trade with foreign nations they also were more informed about the world situation and had access to different exotic goods.