How did the results of the First Punic War lead to the Second Punic War?

After losing the First Punic War, Carthage gave up Sicily to Rome and faced heavy financial costs. Carthage then expanded into Spain to gain new land and resources, increasing its power and bringing it into conflict with Rome. This makes “Carthage expanded into Spain because of its loss of Sicily” the correct choice.

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