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Rome's Eastern Expansion
- Rome, after defeating Carthage, became the dominant power in the West.
- Instead of resting, they quickly intervened in Greek politics.
The Macedonian-Seleucid Pact
- Philip V of Macedon and Antiochus the Great made a pact to exploit Egypt's instability.
- This pact triggered a power struggle with Pergamum.
Pergamum Seeks Roman Aid
- Attalus I of Pergamum, allied with Rome during the First Macedonian War, sought Roman help against Philip V and Antiochus III.
- Rome initially hesitated, having just finished a costly war.