In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Q: Statement: Despite this fragmentation, the Franks deeply impacted the cultural and linguistic heritage of France. Choices: 1. The area benefited from cultural diversity due to the Franks. 2. The Franks were never around France. 3. France has had many changes of leadership over the centuries, and at one point the Franks owned it.
A:
1