1. The Crusades
The pope intended to take over land from the Muslims and re-claim it as Christian territory. ... Needless to say, when the first crusade headed for the holy land, it was a thing to be remembered. ... Pope Eugenius III called a crusade to capture the territory, but his efforts were unsuccessful due to bad leadership and ineffective military. ... The success of the re-capture of the holy land in the first crusade reinforced authority of the church and strengthened the self-confidence of western Europeans. ... These holy wars had dramatic outcomes, and affected both the crusaders and the defende...
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- Grade Level: High School