Question

Explain three reasons why europeans joined the crusades

Answer 1

People joined the first crusade bc the pope promised spiritual benefits to anyone willing to fight for the church

people also thought it might be a good way to leave home and make money

im not positive about a third one but there was also probably people who felt compelled to fight bc they supported the church and their religious beliefs<span />

Answer 2

1) people joined because the pope had promised spiritual benefits of going to heaven if the joined the war.

2) some people wanted to experience new places and go on an adventure so they decided to join the crusades.

3) it was said that after the war, people would become wealthy and rich so they decided to join the crusades.