Crusades

The Purpose of the crusades Take back Christian shrines and land held by Muslims Political and economic gain

Frederick Barbarossa (Germany) Philip Augustus (France) Three kings Frederick Barbarossa (Germany) Philip Augustus (France) Richard I (England)

Religious Reasons Obey God Escape Problems Seek Adventure Reasons joined Religious Reasons Obey God Escape Problems Seek Adventure Acquire Wealth Seek Fame and Position

Nobles sold estates to raise money. Many nobles died in battle. Breaks down feudalism Nobles sold estates to raise money. Many nobles died in battle. Land passed to new owners. Serfs bought their freedom. Kings began to raise large armies which replaced feudal forces.

Brought Western Europe out of isolation. Opened new trade routes. Other effects Brought Western Europe out of isolation. Opened new trade routes. Encouraged voyages of exploration.