What was rome military strength during the first punic war and what was its weakness

1.     in what kind of government does a small group have a firm control over a country?  

In a story containing the following points, which would likely occur last?

How was life different for poor romans and wealthy romans? a. the wealthy lived in highly populated urban areas, and the poor lived in villas in the country. b. the poor lived on the docks by the sea, and the wealthy lived in highly populated urban areas. c. the wealthy women sold clothing and jewelry in shops, and the poor women managed the farms. d. the wealthy lived in villas in the summertime, and the poor lived in highly populated urban areas.