The crusades were motivated by Cristian Europe's desire to claim the holy land. Also they believed that they were on a mission from god to get rid of anyone who was not Christian. That made the men fighting in them more willing and inspired. Them believing that they were on a holy mission gave motivation.
how did the Crusades affect Europe?how did the Crusades affect Europe?
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Because the truce between Richard and Saladin did not last, so the Fourth Crusade happened.
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The Pope told everyone that if they fought in the Crusades, all of their sins would be forgiven.
The Pope told everyone that if they fought in the Crusades, all of their sins would be forgiven.
They became indentured servants.
Merchants participated, motivated by the possibilities of increased trade.
Merchants participated, motivated by the possibilities of increased trade.
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.
Many thousands were massacred by the Catholics.
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