Fritigern was a clever leader of the Goths. When his people were in danger because of the Huns, he led them into the Roman Empire. He hoped they would be safe, but the Roman governors were very greedy and even took Gothic children as slaves. To save his hungry and suffering people, Fritigern started a rebellion. At the Battle of Adrianople, he used smart tactics with his cavalry to surprise the Romans. His victory secured a place for his people to live inside the empire and changed history forever.