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Impact of the Crusades

Impact of the Crusades. Impact of the Crusades. The goal of the Crusaders was Christian control of the Holy Land. While they did not finally achieve that goal, the Crusades had a huge impact of the development of Europe. Political Impact. Pope’s power declined Feudal System declined

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Impact of the Crusades

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  1. Impact of the Crusades

  2. Impact of the Crusades • The goal of the Crusaders was Christian control of the Holy Land. • While they did not finally achieve that goal, the Crusades had a huge impact of the development of Europe.

  3. Political Impact • Pope’s power declined • Feudal System declined • Beginning of end for Byzantine Empire • Stronger Monarchies Emerged

  4. Social Impact • Promoted hostility among Muslims, Christians, and Jews • Lessened importance of Christian Church in daily life • Ancient Greek and Roman works, translated from Arabic, help shape European thought.

  5. Economic Impact • Stimulated trade between Middle East and Europe • Helped create a middle class of merchants, traders, and banker in Europe • European technology improves as Crusaders learn from Muslims.

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