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What did the Franks want in 300 AD?
To grab the Roman's land
Why did Rome give the Franks land along the Rhine River?
To serve as a buffer to Roman barbarians
Even though the Franks lived like Romans, what didn't they want to give up?
They didn't want to give up their gods
What Frankish chieftain rose above all others?
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What did legend say Merovich was descended from?
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Who is Childeric?
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What does Childeric want to do?
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Why does Childeric help the Romans against the Visigoths?
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What do archaeologists find in Belgium in 1653?
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How is Clovis, Childeric's son, the typical Germanic king?
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Who did the Franks fight against at the Battle of Chalons?
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In 354 AD in Gaul, what happened to Rome's northern border?
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Why did Rome give the Franks land along the Rhine River?
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Who did the Franks fight with at the Battle of Chalons?
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Who did the Franks fight against at the Battle of Chalons?
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In 486 AD, how does King Clovis at age 20?
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What does Clovis's new wife Clotilda want him to do?
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What two things did her god have to show Clovis for him to convert?
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What does Clovis do to help in battle against the Alamani?
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What does Clovis want to do?
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What does Clovis's people (the Franks) become the first of?
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Why does King Alaric, of the Visigoths, want to meet with Clovis?
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What happens in 506 AD, when the Franks and the Visigoths fight?
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What does Rome making Clovis a consul mean for him?
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How does Clovis get rid of his Frankish rival King Sigebert?
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How does Clovis unite the Franks in Gaul?
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Why were the Franks the most successful barbarian kingdom?
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How does Clovis pass power on after he dies at 45?
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Was Clovis's decision to separate his land between his 4 sons a good decision?
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Study Notes
Frankish Expansion and Identity
- In 300 AD, the Franks aimed to seize Roman land.
- Rome granted the Franks land along the Rhine River to act as a buffer against other barbarian tribes.
- Despite adopting Roman lifestyle, the Franks retained their pagan gods.
Key Figures
- Merovich emerged as the prominent chieftain of the Franks, with legends claiming descent from a sea god.
- Childeric, son of Merovich and father of Clovis, aspired to unite the Franks and diminish Roman influence.
- Clovis, Childeric’s son, exemplified the typical Germanic king, driven by desires for power, land, and treasure.
Military Engagements
- The Franks allied with the Romans at the Battle of Chalons, fighting against the Huns.
- The collapse of Rome's Northern Border in Gaul occurred in 354 AD, highlighting the weakening of Roman control.
Religious Conversion
- Clovis, at age 20, sought a truce and was influenced by his wife, Clotilda, to convert to Christianity.
- He required a divine sign, specifically victory in battle and a miracle, to legitimize his conversion.
- In battle against the Alamani, Clovis prayed to the Christian god for assistance.
Legacy of Clovis
- Clovis’s conversion led the Franks to become the first Catholic Barbarian kingdom.
- King Alaric of the Visigoths aimed to negotiate a truce with Clovis.
- In 506 AD, Clovis's forces defeated the Visigoths, resulting in Alaric's death and incorporation of his people into the Frankish domain.
- Clovis was recognized as a Roman ally and gained increased power when appointed as a Consul.
Political Maneuvering
- Clovis eliminated his rival King Sigebert by manipulating familial ties, leading to Sigebert's assassination.
- He unified the Franks in Gaul by executing rival Frankish rulers, consolidating power.
Division of Power
- Upon his death at 45, Clovis divided his territory equally among his four sons, which ultimately led to fragmentation and conflicts among them.
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