Renee'+Volker

1. Introduction--Describe a general cause or causes of the conflict.
I believe the crusades were caused by people being too passionate about their religion and handling it in a irrational way. The religion Christianity is meant for being a kind person and taking care of even your worst enemies. That means not even going to war in the first place. I also believed it was caused by greed (which is also against the religion of Christianity.) so if the crusades made the people go against their religion for their religion.

2. Background--Describe who, what when and where.
The crusades were religious military campaigns. It involved Muslims, Christians and Jews. The most important crusades lasted from 1095-1270. Jerusalem, and other parts of the Holy Land was where the crusades took place.

3. Causal Factors--Describe three factors that led to The Crusades.

 * Pope Urban II promised Christians entry into heaven if they participated in the crusades.
 * The crusades into Jerusalem were also caused by greed. Christians wanted to keep their religion alive so they participated in the crusades.