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The Crusades had a major impact in the Middle Ages, because it was the key part in all religion throughout Europe.

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Cartwright, Mark. "Crusades." Ancient History Encyclopedia, 12 Oct. 2018. Accessed 11 Apr. 2019.

"Crusades." History,  7 June 2010, www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/crusades. Accessed 13 Apr. 2019.

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1. (Topic Sentence) In early Medieval times, the Crusades were military campaigns led by the Pope to reclaim the holy land of Jerusalem.

(SD #1)  The Crusades were the battles fought between the Christians and the Muslims. The Christians believed that Jesus came back from the dead to cleanse them of their sins. The Muslims believed that their god, Allah, revealed his word to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel (History).

(SD #2) The Crusades lasted for many years. During that time, nine Crusades occurred all with the same goal; to retake Jerusalem from the Muslims.  Jerusalem was captured many times by both Muslims and Christians (Cartwright).

2. (Topic Sentence) In early Medieval times the Crusades were a major factor in the making of the Renaissance.

(SD #1) The Renaissance period required money to keep art thriving. The Crusades helped improve trade and transportation in Asia and Europe. This helped feudalism and monarchy administration (Cartwright).
(SD #2) Another event that occured, was the king passed taxes to pay for the Crusades. When nobles die in battle without an heir, the king can take their land (Cartwright).

3. (Topic Sentence) In early Medieval times, the effects of the Crusades changed the lives and environment of many people.

(SD #1) Besides the many deaths, the destruction of Jerusalem payed a heavy price during the Crusades. The city was destroyed and in chaos. Christians from Europe massacred many of the Jerusalem and Muslim people.

(SD #2) After Saladin retook Jerusalem in 1187, the Pope made a surprising impact on history by calling for
another Crusade. This would be the third out of many. The Pope's
call was answered by Frederick I Barbarossa of Germany, Philip II of France, and Richard I of England (Cartwright).

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1. What were the Crusades?

2. Did the Crusades cause any major events to occur even after they were over?

3. What were the effects of the Crusades?