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.
The crusades lasted over 2 centuries.
crusades started over land and trade.
The mission of the Crusades was to take over the Holy Land (Jerusalem).
Over a million people were killed during all the crusades.
The Crusades had significant effects on Europe, including increased trade and economic growth, as contact with the East introduced new goods and ideas. They also contributed to the rise of centralized monarchies, as kings gained power by rallying support for the Crusades and consolidating control over their territories. Additionally, the Crusades intensified religious fervor and conflict, leading to a lasting legacy of tension between Christians and Muslims.
it basically means over whelming
Well it's very hard to say. They just have this over whelming power to do so...
The crusades lasted over 2 centuries.
Union won by over whelming Confederates in hand to hand after losing all their ammunition.
crusades started over land and trade.
the crusades are over so their wouldn't be much point in that
The mission of the Crusades was to take over the Holy Land (Jerusalem).
The crusades were a holy war made by the christians and the Muslims who were fighting over Jerusalem
Over a million people were killed during all the crusades.
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The Crusades had significant effects on Europe, including increased trade and economic growth, as contact with the East introduced new goods and ideas. They also contributed to the rise of centralized monarchies, as kings gained power by rallying support for the Crusades and consolidating control over their territories. Additionally, the Crusades intensified religious fervor and conflict, leading to a lasting legacy of tension between Christians and Muslims.
The Crusades contributed to the wealth of the Church by bringing back plundered goods. The Church also became stronger as a result of the crusades because of its influence over the people during the Crusades.