Because the Pope had told them that their sins would be forgiven and they would go to heaven if they fought the Muslims and captured Jerusalem in the name of God.
The Battle of Antioch was part of the First Crusade.
Battle
people
The Crusaders used arming swords, daggers, battle axes, spears, lances (on horseback), javelins, bows, battering rams in the first crusade
The People's Crusade was led by Peter the Hermit. However, the first official crusade was launched by Pope Urban the II, and it was the only crusade that succeeded in recapturing Jerusalem.
The People's Crusade was led by Peter the Hermit. However, the first official crusade was inspired by Pope Urban the II and led by Richart the Lionhearted.
the first crusade bought medicine, mirrors, compasses, and many more things to the people.
it was very sad
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The First Crusade was the only successful Crusade.
Several people fort in the crusades: The first crusade-Christian (not nessesarilly knights The Peasant's crusade-Peasants The Children's crusade-Children The "official" Crusade-nobles
To some people it does not matter. But for Catholic people, this was a major event. The first crusade conquered Jerusalem. Jerusalem is said to be where Jesus died and then resuscitated. The four nobles that led the crusade then killed all people in the city and the survivors were sold into slavery.