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What triggered the Crusades? |
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Byzantine Empire Alexius asks Pope for help against Turks, Pope issues a "holy war" to gain control of the HOLY LAND. |
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Describe the first Crusade. |
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50-60k crusaders, unaware of the condition of the lands, no strategy, only 12k make it, gain control of strip along Med. |
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Describe the second Crusade. |
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organized recapture of lost land, but they FAILED. |
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Describe the third Crusade. |
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Definition
Saladin recaptures all land, so
Richard the Lionheart
Phillip II (of France) and
Fredrick (of Holy Roman Emp.)
set out. Fredrick drowns, Phillip and Richard argue so Phillip goes home (what a lame little french man), Richard fights saladin, and LOSES. |
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Describe the fourth Crusade. |
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Definition
This one pretty much SUCKED.
Pope demands another crusade. Knights fight over control, they end up sacking Constantinople instead, and this causes a permanent split between Catholic and Orthodox churches. |
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