The Second Crusade

The Second Crusade

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  The Second Crusade By:Sara Marquart, Madison Sinclair, and Kristen Tieman
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  Why Did ItBegin? • This crusade began because religious people from around the area told the soldiers that they needed to fight for their religion.
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  Who Fought? • Franceand Germany fought against the Turks.
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  Where Did itTake Place? • This toke place in Edessa, in 1145.
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  What Were TheEffects of the Crusade? • Discoveries: The crusade inspired the voyage of Columbus. • Information: This Crusade was fought about who would have possession of the Holy Land, Jerusalem. It happened during the years 1147-1149. • Economic Impact/Effects: People spent a lot of money on the crusade, and the winning side earned a lot of money. The church had a lot more money
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  How Did itEnd? • The Second Crusade ended when the remains of the armies made a joint attack on Damascus and raised a siege, which closed the Crusade, but practically nothing was accomplished.
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  Did Another CrusadeFollow This? • This Crusade was followed by the Third Crusade.