Crusaders
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WHATS HAPPENING?
A new group called the Arabs are trying to take control of Jerusalem! They are also trying to stop the Jews and christian pilgrims from entering Jerusalem!
HOW COULD WE STOP THIS PROBLEM?
To stop this problem we will need an army of 30,000 or more men.All the people joining will leave Western Europe to go fight in Jerusalem.
SIGN OF THE CRUSADES
All crusaders will wear a red cross that is stitched on their shirts or armor.It reminded the crusaders that they were fighting a holy case.
THREE MAJOR RELIGIOUS GROUPS
PLEASE HELP US TAKE BACK WHAT WAS OURS!
ADVANTAGES TO JOINING THE CRUSADERS
-For Knights,this is a chance to use their fighting skills, something they enjoyed and did well.
-For peasants, this was a chance to escape from their bad life in the feudal system the pope promised that if they died while fighting a holy crusade, they would automatically be welcomed into heaven.
-For others, it was a chance to have an adventure, and sometimes even get rich