What event caused Rome to declare war against Carthage, thus beginning the Second Punic War? Carthage's conquering of Saguntum, which was a Roman ally news of increased numbers in Carthaginian forces located in Spain Hannibal's victory at the Trebia River recognition of the Numidian king, Masinissa, and his territories

Carthage's conquering of Saguntum, which was a Roman ally.

Explanation:

The Second Punic War was fought between Carthage and Rome primarily over the capturing of Saguntum by Hannibal, a Carthaginian leader. The town of Saguntum became the main bone of contention between the two powers which ultimately led to the Second Punic War.

Rome and Carthage had been in a constant war for territorial expansion. And with the Romans succeeding in the First Punic War, Carthage began looking for any chance to defeat the Romans. And in conquering Saguntum, a Roman ally, Carthage made a huge mistake which only led Rome to further attack Carthage.

Thus, the correct answer is the first option.

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