The Franks' motivation in conquering Gaul was primarily driven by the desire for land, resources, and power. As a Germanic tribe, they sought to expand their territory and establish dominance over the region. The weakening of the Roman Empire provided an opportune moment for the Franks to assert their influence and consolidate their control over the prosperous territories of Gaul. Additionally, unifying the Frankish tribes under a single ruler, such as Clovis, aimed to enhance their strength and stability in the face of external threats.
480s
The Visigoths did. Later they occupied Spain and Portugal and were pushed out of southwestern Gaul by the Franks,
France was Gallia (Gaul) until invaded and taken over by the Germanic Tribe called the FRANKS.
the franks took over gaul after the days of the roman empire wich is why they call it France today.
The Franks were allies of the Romans. They helped them to repel Attila of the Huns' attempt to invade Gaul. They took over the Domain of Soissons, a Roman rump state in central Gaul after the western part of the Roman Empire was already a dead letter.
480s
Julius Caesar led his troops in the conquest of Gaul.
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Clovis
The Franks did.
It was not until the Romans under Julius Caesar conquered Gaul that Gaul was controlled by one group--the Romans. Previously to this Gaul was a mixture of various tribes each having their own territory and allies.
The Visigoths did. Later they occupied Spain and Portugal and were pushed out of southwestern Gaul by the Franks,
Franks
During the time of the Romans, it was called gaul, but after the fall of the Roman empire the people were called franks which morphed into france. :)
France was Gallia (Gaul) until invaded and taken over by the Germanic Tribe called the FRANKS.
The "Franks" never conquered Gaul...they lived there. You see, there were many Germanic tribes living in Gaul, which is ancient France and parts of Germany, Austria, etc. Certain tribes conquered and integrated other tribes, so you could say they conquered it, except that everyone was a Frank. In 480 B.C., It was extremely underdeveloped, so no conquering anything. In 480 A.D., the Western Roman Empire collapsed, which might be what you are asking, about, not sure. But anyways, the answer is "neither", because the Franks were a Culture Group, and the Tribes in Gaul and Germania were subgoups of the same general blend, if you understand what Im saying. Hope this answered your question satisfactorily enough
The Visigoths did. Later they occupied Spain and Portugal and were pushed out of southwestern Gaul by the Franks,