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The peasants had no choice except to do as they were told. Those in charge stood to gain power, money and land. Also, at that time almost everyone was a faithful member of the Catholic church, and believed that by fighting in the crusades they gained their own salvation. In addition, the peasants were freed from their boring farming tasks if they chose to fight.
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How long were the crusades?
The crusades lasted over 2 centuries.
What caused the Crusades to begin?
crusades started over land and trade.
What was the mission of the crusades?
The mission of the Crusades was to take over the Holy Land (Jerusalem).
How many people were killed in all of the crusades?
Over a million people were killed during all the crusades.
What is true about crusades?
They were fights over the Holy Land.
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