What was Charlemagne's most difficult conquest?
A) The Avars, as they subsumed the Slavs and other barbarians creating a much greater fighting force.
B) The Saxons due to their refusal to convert to Christianity.
C) The Gascons of Spain, as he was ambushed and lost two thirds of his army.
D) The Lombards, as they were reluctant to cede territory that held trading ports.
E) No territory was difficult for Charlemagne to seize.
B
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