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The European Crusades
Many in Europe answered the call to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule. The
Christian Crusaders conquered several Muslim cities, including Jerusalem.
First Crusade
(1096–1099)
1st Crusade Cause:
1st Crusade Effect:
This crusade was called to recapture land that had been lost to the Muslims after the
First Crusade. Many people were killed, but the Crusaders were unable to recapture
much territory.
Second Crusade
(1147–1148)
2nd Crusade Cause:
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Third Crusade
(1189–1192)
After Jerusalem was retaken by the Muslims, a new crusade began. Famous figures
fought on both sides, including Sultan Saladin of Egypt and King Richard of England.
The Crusaders recaptured some cities, but they could not take Jerusalem.
3rd Crusade Cause:
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Fourth Crusade
(1200–1204)
This crusade was called to attack Egypt and the Holy Land, but the Crusaders ran out
of money and never made it there. They instead attacked Constantinople, which was a
rival Christian city.
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WHO WAS FIGHTING: ___________________________________ VS. __________________________________
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WHEN DID THE WARS BEGIN AND END: ___________________________________________________
WHERE DID THE CRUSADES HAPPEN: _____________________________________________________
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