The Crusades

The Crusades
by Rit Nosotro
Change over Time essay

The Crusades were expeditions meant to regain Holy Land. Describe three main crusades and their results.

The Crusades began when the Muslims started taking over the Holy Land and killing the Christians. Pope Urban II called for a Crusade; he wanted to take back the Holy Land from the Muslims. This formed a great war, where the Christians in France united to take over the unbelievers. These crusades were partly for religious outings but they also were made for the people who wanted their debts to be forgiven, hope of gain, and love of adventure.

French and Norman nobles that moved across Europe to Constantinople led the 1st crusade. With reinforcements from Genoa and Pisa, the crusaders were able to conquer Jerusalem. Christians and Muslims learned a lot of things from each other. They also learned to respect each other.

The Second Crusade failed. The Turks captured the city of Odessa and threatened Jerusalem. King Louis VII of France and the Holy Roman Emperor Conrad III sent the crusaders to conquer the land but they failed.

The Third Crusade was formed when the news reached Europe that the Muslims had recaptured Jerusalem. The kings of France, England, and the Holy Emperor united and made a big army to take over the Holy Land. But there was failure because the Holy Roman Emperor drowned, and the kings of England and France started fighting.

Although the crusades, for the most part, were a failure. The Europeans learned a lot of important military technique. The crusades increased the power of kings made the women more independent and capable, people going on the crusades associated with Muslims and brought new ideas back to Europe. Trade exchange also grew.

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