Causes of the Crusades

Daily Objectives:

• Journal (click here for journal topic.)
• Reading assignment - you will need to use textbook for this assignment. See me in class about this.
• MME on Causes of the Crusades
• NOTE: The main ideas and words worth knowing will be added to Monday's notes as we focused on the reading assignment in class. 
• Left side: 
• Create a Venn Diagram. Compare a knight preparing for the Crusades with a modern American soldier preparing for war. (3+ points in each section)
• Reminders:
• Trimester Projects are due! Please make plans to present your project in class, about 3-5 minutes.
• Honors students: Book projects are due! Please make plans to present your book in class, about 3-5 minutes.
• Coat of Arms project and writing assignment: due Tuesday, March 4.
• Exam: Friday, March 7th. Feudalism through Crusades.

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Causes of the Crusades: 

1.  Holy Land controlled by Muslims and the worry that Muslims would not let Christians make pilgrimages to the Holy Land

2. Constantinople (Eastern Roman Empire) asks west for help against Muslims.

3.  Troublesome knights in Europe threatening the people and the church.  Sending on a crusade would get rid of them.

4. Landless younger sons.  Younger sons could not inherit land.  This way they could seek their fortune in the holy land.

5. Adventure

6. Forgiveness of sins

7.  Merchants wanting wealth