Based on Appian's description of the destruction of Carthage, describe one way the Romans increased and consolidated their power.

They went from roof to roof and gathered their power as they gained control of all the houses till they have all the power in that particular location.

Explanation:

The Romans are very clever and smart. They used their smartness and creativity to capture and gain control of all the houses. They moved from one house to the other and take everything they can. They collected everything in all the houses they raided and use it to reinforce and solidify their power in that particular location.