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How did Clovis I unify all the Frankish tribes?

  • By changing from group leadership to a single ruler

  • Through political marriages

  • By massacring opposition

  • Through economic sanctions

Answer

Clovis I, the first king of the Franks, achieved unification by consolidating power under his rule. This shift from group leadership to a centralized monarchy marked a transformative period in Frankish history. Clovis' strategic political moves, including military conquests and diplomatic alliances, solidified his authority over various Frankish tribes, laying the foundation for the Merovingian dynasty and shaping the political landscape of medieval Europe.
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