Ancient Rome in 338 BC had finally defeated the alliance between the Latin cities, which then allowed it to take control of Lazio. From there, she began to form alliances and conquered many states in Italy. Through vital cooperation, the attribution of military success by supplying men to the Roman army, and the protection offered by its allies, Rome's borders were pushed further. Its expansion had extended from its immediate surroundings of the Mediterranean until its power extended east, west and south of the present city of Rome (149 BC .). Therefore, Rome's successful expansion was due to the loyalty of its allies. Establishing loyalty between Rome and its allies allowed it to conquer their territories while maintaining cooperation between the two, thus allowing expansion. Rome's first alliances were with the Saminites in order to overthrow the alliance of the Latin cities (338 BC). Once she took control of Lazio, she turned against the Saminites in order to conquer their land, Campania, in 321 BC. (Tingay and Badcock, 10-11) Therefore, by initially making these allies, they gained additional territory together; by conquering the territory of its allies, it also expanded its own territory. And yet, the allied states cooperated with Rome because of the equitable policies it instilled in them. In these policies, Rome gave each of its allies "the status and degree that the situation demanded", creating loyalty between the two. (Tingay and Badcock, 13) These policies also ensured freedom and independence, which for most states were too irresistible to give up. As a result, these policies further strengthened loyalty and cooperation between Rome and its allies. (Tingay and Badcock, 13) Therefore, there...... middle of paper... they say I was desperate. (Stillman, 20) By recovering these allies, Rome also limited the reinforcements of the Carthaginian army, which caused them to suffer and weaken their power. Their desperation then became a Roman advantage, which then made Roman victory possible and expansion into Spain and North Africa a possibility. (Stillman, 20-21) Therefore, the loyalty of Rome's allies proved more powerful than disloyalty in the Second Punic War. Therefore, it was thanks to Rome's loyal allies that the successful expansion took place. Overall, through loyalty due to the cooperation of its allies, the contribution of men to the Roman army and protection, Rome grew. Such expansion extended from the conquest of Campania, Sicily and Tarentum to various other places until it became the power of the Mediterranean. It was therefore the loyalty of Rome's allies that led to its successful expansion..