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Some wanted their sins forgiven and thus go in heaven, some saw it as an opportinuty to gain wealth elsewhere, and some perhaps just wanted to adventure.
people wanted to fight in the crusades for many different reasons, such as:EVERYBODY WAS EAGER TO FIGHT IN THE CRUSADES BECAUSE THEY GET GRANTED INTO HEAVEN IF THEY DIE IN THE CRUSADESKnights fought in the crusades because of their love for war also for their lady.Fighting in this war meant honour and pride as well as the reasons above.
Merchants participated, motivated by the possibilities of increased trade.
Battles like Agincourt proved that knights were not best troop you can have on battlefield, knights were often impetuous and this was not always an advantage, a standing army defending a strategic position proved to be much more effective than a cavalry charge, much more strategys to defeat heavy cavalry of knights were developed and knights were always less effective, another reasons are the expenditure on knights wages, maintenance, rewards..etc
Men joined the Crusades for various reasons, including religious zeal to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control and to fulfill the call of the Pope, who promised spiritual rewards and absolution of sins. Economic incentives also played a role, as some sought land, wealth, and adventure. Additionally, the Crusades offered an opportunity for social mobility and the chance to gain honor and prestige in a time when feudal conflicts were common. Lastly, some men were motivated by a desire for camaraderie and a sense of belonging to a larger cause.
Some wanted their sins forgiven and thus go in heaven, some saw it as an opportinuty to gain wealth elsewhere, and some perhaps just wanted to adventure.
people wanted to fight in the crusades for many different reasons, such as:EVERYBODY WAS EAGER TO FIGHT IN THE CRUSADES BECAUSE THEY GET GRANTED INTO HEAVEN IF THEY DIE IN THE CRUSADESKnights fought in the crusades because of their love for war also for their lady.Fighting in this war meant honour and pride as well as the reasons above.
Some wanted their sins forgiven and thus go in heaven, some saw it as an opportinuty to gain wealth elsewhere, and some perhaps just wanted to adventure.
The Crusades
because hey were bored
Europeans were motivated to participate in the Crusades for a variety of reasons, including religious fervor and the desire to reclaim Jerusalem and other holy sites from Muslim control. The promise of spiritual rewards, such as indulgences and forgiveness of sins, also played a significant role. Additionally, economic incentives, such as the potential for wealth and land acquisition, along with the opportunity for adventure and social advancement, attracted many participants. Political factors, including the desire to strengthen or expand territorial influence, further contributed to the enthusiasm for the Crusades.
Merchants was the group that was especially interested in winning the Crusades for some reasons. :)
people went on crusades for many reasons like to please god, to runaway from the law, get more land or help their reputation
People went on the Crusades for various reasons, including the desire for religious salvation, as they believed fighting for the Holy Land would grant them forgiveness for their sins. Economic motivations also played a role, as many sought to gain wealth and land through conquest. Additionally, the promise of adventure and the opportunity to gain social status attracted many knights and nobles. Lastly, the Crusades were fueled by a sense of duty to protect fellow Christians and reclaim territories considered sacred.
black death (plague) and crusades
To capture the Holy Land from the Saracens
Watch the CBBC horrible histories - crusades clip on YouTube, I know that it appears basic and is rather cringworthy but I simplithies the crusades quite effectively :)