Kaitie+Gallagher

1. Introduction--Describe a general cause or causes of the conflict.
The crusades were caused by the Christians being selfish. They were way too protective of their religion. = =

2. Background--Describe who, what, when and where.
From 1096-1313, the Christians tormented Jewish people. All over the east, this was happening. One place in particular - Speyer - had several violent outbreaks. The Jewish were imprisoned, persecuted, and all they're property was taken. They're houses were burned, they were imprisioned and had extra taxes. When a Christian is murdered, all fingers point to the Jews.

3. Causal Factors--Describe three factors that led to The Crusades.
One thing that led to the crusades was that there was so many religions crammed in one city (Jerusalem). Another was that they didn't agree with each other's religions. That, combined with the third factor - which is the instinct to fight - made a war start.

4. Most Important Factor--Explain how one factor was more important than the others.
I would say the most important causing factor is that three religions were jammed into one city.

5. Impacts--Explain how one religious group and an individual within that group were impacted by The Crusades.
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