Why did these Crusades start?
Christians from Western Europe set off to recapture the Holy Land, which was Jerusalem and everything surrounding it, from the Muslims, who already had it.
Why were you involved with this?
When the Muslims captured it a long time ago, they were very mean and they made life hard for Christians. So, in return to save my fellow Christians, I sent Christian knights to help the Christians and to take Jerusalem back. In return for doing so, I offered indulgences to whoever fights.
What happened during the first crusade?
Although I hated this idea, many peasants left to take Jerusalem over, heeding my call. When they arrived in the Byzantine Empire, they were taken out. Later, in April 1097, the real crusaders got to Constantinople and captured Jerusalem in 1099.
Why is this important?
Well, now Christians were okay after the first crusade. After that, the Muslims took it over and kept it. The West learned to keep everything under their control and don't turn your back on it.
Source: "The Crusades (Overview)." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras.
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