Title: Crusades: History, Causes, and Impact | Lessons from History
Headings: Why Were The Crusades Fought?
Why Were The Crusades Fought?
Eight holy wars that killed more than one million people.
Importance of Jerusalem
A Little Background
What Caused the Crusades?
The Outcome of the Crusades
Final Thoughts
References

Content: The Outcome of the Crusades
A number of Crusades were fought with the first one, called by Pope Urban II, being the most successful. The Crusaders managed to take back important territories such as Nicaea, Antioch, and even Jerusalem. However, the success did not last long since the Muslim leader, Imad ad-Din Zangi, recaptured the cities. In response, the Second Crusade was fought in which the Christians were defeated by Saladin. The Third Crusade was slightly more successful as the Christians were allowed to negotiate some level of access with Jerusalem. The Fourth Crusade was a victory for the Muslims as they were able to capture the sacred city of Constantinople. Following the fourth Crusade, none of the campaigns were successful for either party. Final Thoughts
The Crusades decelerated the Muslim Empire from advancing and conquering new territories and had a great impact on the world. They transformed Europe’s political structure. The way Crusaders managed their finances and taxation laid the foundation of social, financial, and legal institutions.