There was an increase in trade and economic growth in cities along the Mediterranean Sea.
how did the Crusades affect Europe?how did the Crusades affect Europe?
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They became indentured servants.
Many thousands were massacred by the Catholics.
trading not just by trading but by invading other lands
Salah al-Din (Saladin) emerged as a prominent Muslim leader during the Crusades and played a key role in the Muslim victory against the Crusaders. The Crusades spurred his rise to power and allowed him to unite Muslim forces against the Christian invaders. His success in expelling the Crusaders from Jerusalem in 1187 solidified his reputation as a champion of Islam.
Spread of RELIGION and many other ideas :)
trading not just by trading but by invading other lands
Crusades had an affect in Europe by not going on, so called "quest's" and they are like knights and vassal's asking Church officials or Kings in exchange for land, food, and protection to live and survive unfairly. Alexis Nieves P.S. - I think this is what Crusades have an affect on Europe in the Middle Ages. Because i watched about six videos on YOUTUBE to get this answer, so maybe go on youtube or google and press video and type the word "Crusades".
People depended on war for continued trade growth.
The Crusades affected EUROPEAN TOWNS/CITIES because fuedalism was broken from the crusades making the king losing his hiarcy and everyone was fighting over who should take over the throne and be the king.
The crusades put a strain on getting luxury and royalty items from Spain and India. However, a good affect of the crusades was that spices and clothing that were brought back made for a better trading link.