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was the first crusade successful?
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Content: The crusades became less and less successful due to a combination increasing muslim effectiveness in dealing with crusader tactics and a decreased sense of threat felt by europeans since they were less and less concerned about muslim encroachment into europe. As far as historical speculation is concerned one wonders what would have happened had Baldwin the IV not been a leper. ...Show more
Jen
1 decade ago
The first crusades were fairly successful because the French and English involved (Christians) were so passionate and optomistic about their battles. However after less troops were being sent over, victorys began to dwindle. After the "Children's Crusade" (in which a few hundred Italian and French children went to conquer Jerusalem, I mean like four year olds, who never really made it to Israel, as they were sold into slavery by arab traders) the Pope felt embarressed and less crusades took place. Eventually war among the Europeans made the Crusades disappear. Hope that helps! Good luck! God bless! <3 =)
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Lothaire
6 years ago
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