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Carolingian Renaissance
The Carolingian Renaissance, a period dated back in the middle Ages was characterized as the rebirth of the education system, culture, and art since ancient Rome. A huge figure who developed an intellectual awareness in these times was Charlemagne. Charlemagne took the throne of the Frankish kingdom. “His reign was based on harmony which developed between three elements: the Roman past, the Germanic way of life, and Christianity”(Kreis). The three major achievements which Charlemagne rose a higher level from ancient Roman times were, Revising the government and court systems, the bartering system, and emphasized on the importance of information and education.
When dealing with a successful civilization, many tend to look at how strong and respectable the government treats its people. The current government of this time was looked upon as an unfair system. This system decided whether you were noble/Peasant or clergy. People from this time agreed with the policy they were dealt with. On the other hand, Charlemagne did not agree. Charlemagne then pledged a new system. He impacted a positive government by making a fairer system, which is still known till this day is trail by jury. …show more content…

Within the same era, people of power were known to abuse the less fortunate. These people of higher power were represented as Lords. Lords at the time only kept people protected if they were reimbursed with payment. They would send out tax collectors to collect their money. Most people did not have enough money to pay there taxes.. This led the tax collectors to offer unfair prices. Charlemagne thought out a money system that dealt with silver coins. Using this method would put a limit on the value. He made a fairer trading

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