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"God wills it" was the popular motto at the time. But there were also other considerations for the main participants (the Kings, Dukes, Counts and knights) and these were the chances for winning glory in battle and the hopes of returning loaded with bounty from the riches of the East. The common soldiers and hangers-on participated because their lords told them to, and because going on a Crusade meant remission of all sins and a guarantee for Heaven after death.
There were other considerations, too: the Venetians (among other Italian city-States) participated because they could make enormous profits transporting the Crusaders to the Holy land on their ships. They even managed to detour one crusading army to Constantinople (then a fellow-Christian State) by claiming that its population did not recognize the Pope's supremacy which therefore made Constantinople a legitimate target for a Crusade. The Venetians did not mention that Constantinople also was their major competitor in commerce and trade.
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What were some of the effects of the crusades?
some of the affects were that the crusades were disliked by the people of England. they made people poor.
How many people were killed in all of the crusades?
Over a million people were killed during all the crusades.
What is the change and effects of the crusades?
some of the affects were that the crusades were disliked by the people of England.they made people poor. What_were_some_of_the_effects_of_the_crusades
What factors motivated Europeans to participate in a crusade?
The Pope told everyone that if they fought in the Crusades, all of their sins would be forgiven.
What factors motivated europeans participate in a crusade?
The Pope told everyone that if they fought in the Crusades, all of their sins would be forgiven.
Why was Saint George important in the Crusades?
George was dead hundreds of years before the Crusades so did not participate.
Why didn't Spain participate in the crusades?
Spain was an Arab country.
What were some of the reasons of the knights were anxious to participate in the crusades?
don't known
Why did kings such as the lion-hearted participate in the crusades?
All the kings would participate in the crusades for motives. Some would want to be richer, some wanted adventure and some were just moved by faith alone.
Why did people support crusades?
WHY DID PEOPLE SUPPORT THE CRUSADES?
Who benefited from the Crusades?
the people who benefited from the crusades were europeans
Do the crusades practice fighting people?
The Crusades were a series of military battles that WERE people fighting people.
Why do you think so many people were willing to participate in the Crusades?
Many people participated in the Crusades due to religious fervor and the promise of spiritual rewards. Others were enticed by the prospect of material gains, such as land, riches, or trade opportunities. Some individuals were drawn by the desire for adventure and the chance to earn glory and prestige.
What led the Christians to participate in the crusades?
Christians participated in the Crusades in order to regain access to the Holy Land in Jerusalem. They were also trying to stop the spread of Islam.Pope Urban II said if they went on the Crusade to fight for Christianity they would have a free pass to heaven.
What were some of the effects of the crusades?
some of the affects were that the crusades were disliked by the people of England. they made people poor.
How many people were killed in all of the crusades?
Over a million people were killed during all the crusades.
Why did people participate in the crusade's?
People, participated in the crusades because the pope told people to do it. At the time the pope was the was a person that people looked up to and followed, so if they didn't listen the would get 'banned' from Church. And they believed that if that happened you would go to hell, which nobody wanted
