<h2>B. Trade between Europe and the East increased. </h2>
Explanation:
As for standing victorious or effective with the intent to gain and sustain the sacred city of Jerusalem. Just the First Crusade with King Richard I truly seized Jerusalem. In times of that acquisition, the Muslims emerged and defeated the Christian guardians. The following crusades never had the corresponding distinction as the first. The crusades were efficient in encouraging the European people for a purpose they held in. The crusades were also efficient in setting trade and culture between Europe and Asia.
Germany is the only valid option because Portugal and Spain were the first countries to expand and we know Great Britain had control over the thirteen colonies
