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(a) Why did Europeans join the Crusades?

(b) What were three results of the Crusades?

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a) The Europeans joined the Crusades for several reasons. First, out of religious fervor. They get redemption in the form of certified Papal indulgences. They believed that they are saved by grace. Second, they want material riches and land. They want to get away from the dire circumstances they found themselves in.

b) There were various results of the Crusades. First, it strengthened commerce with the Middle East. As a result, their economic situation improved. Second, it boosted the authority of monarchs and the church in the country. Lastly, it provided them with a more global perspective.

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