Tiffany+&+Sophie

Tiffany & Sophie's Project: The First Crusade and its impact on Western Europe

Link to podcast: http://my.isb.bj.edu.cn/groups/hseuropeanhistory/weblog/132ba/

Major Points: 1. How religion was impacted as a result After the crusades, Christianity was taken more seriously. Because of the success of the Crusade, both non-Christian practicers and Christians began to respect the religion more. Also, since they gained the Holy Land (Jerusalem) as a result, they ruled over the religious lands and ruled the occupants there as well.

2. Why the war was started First, the threat of the Seljuk Turks brought upon tension and conflict within the region. Pope Urban II wished to take the Holy Land away from the Muslims, thus he started the war. The "crusaders" joined the war in hopes of redeeming their soul, as well as the belief that if they died on the journey, their soul would go immediately to heaven. Some knights and nobles joined the trip in hopes of expanding their land and wealth.

3. How difficulties with leadership in the army led to issues as a result Although Pope Urban II did appoint a leader, the leader chose to let other people make executive decision for him. Since there were so many people and so many armies, the lack of a leader caused confusion and chaos in terms of communication. The lack of effective communication caused some minor mistakes along the way. Although the crusade itself was a success, the journey and war itself did not run as smoothly as intended to.

1st target: Nicea (http://www.medievaltymes.com/courtyard/images/crusades/first/nicaea_crusaders.jpg) 2nd target: Antioch (http://static.squidoo.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/draft_lens1592678module8986861photo_siege-of-antioch-first-crusade.jpeg1207357318) Final target: Jerusalem (http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/images/Middle%20East/factfile/1099jerusalem.jpg)

A map illustrating the establishment of the Crusader States in the East, and the route of the Crusaders http://etc.usf.edu/maps/pages/3600/3654/3654.gif

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