How did Charlemagne approach unification of western Europe after defeating the Saxons?

Question

How did Charlemagne approach unification of western Europe after defeating the Saxons?

Responses

He forced the Saxons to convert to Christianity.

He forced the Saxons to convert to Christianity.,

He allowed the Saxons to control their local governments.

He allowed the Saxons to control their local governments.,

He banned the study of Greek and Latin.

He banned the study of Greek and Latin.,

He took the title "Mayor of the Palace."

Answer 1

Charlemagne took a multifaceted approach to the unification of western Europe after defeating the Saxons. He did, indeed, force the Saxons to convert to Christianity, in an effort to bring religious unity to his empire. However, Charlemagne also allowed the Saxons to control their local governments, granting them some autonomy in order to maintain stability and prevent rebellion. As for the banning of the study of Greek and Latin, this is not accurate. Charlemagne was a patron of education and encouraged the study of these languages, as well as the preservation of classical texts. Finally, Charlemagne did not take the title "Mayor of the Palace" after defeating the Saxons. He was already the Mayor of the Palace prior to these conquests.