<span>The first of the Crusades began in 1095, when armies of Christians from Western Europe responded to Pope Urban II's plea to go to war against Muslim forces in the Holy Land.</span>
Answer:
Ralph Ellison
Explanation:
I don't really think this needs an explanation as it is simply a fact but if you haven't read the novel, I would recommend you do so.
<span>One effect of the building of the transcontinental railroad was faster travel. </span>