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Arabs came in the city and took control of Jerusalem. Allowed Christian and Jewish pilgrims to visit.
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The Muslim Turks (Ottoman Turks) were trying to take over the Byzantine capital of Constantinople.
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Pope Urban ll read a letter in November asking for help. Also called for a "Holy War" or a crusade. He said those who died and fought in the war would be promised a spot in heaven with all their sins forgiven. About 30,000 men took his offer and went to fight.
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New group of Arabs took control of Jerusalem. Closed the city to Jewish and Christian pilgrims.Trying to invade the Byzantine Empire.
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The first crusade lasted 1096 to 1099.
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The first crusade lasted 1096 to 1099.
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Muslim leader Saladin takes control of Jerusalem. Muslim Turks re-conquer city. Saladin described as honest and brave.
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Muslim leader Saladin takes control of Jerusalem. Muslim Turks re-conquer city. Saladin described as honest and brave.
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Richard the Lion Hearted and two other leaders fail to recapture Jerusalem. Saladin and him respected each other.
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Richard the Lion Hearted and two other leaders fail to recapture Jerusalem. Saladin and him respected each other
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Stole statues, money, paintings and jewelry. Burned libraries, and destroyed churches. People of Constantinople hated the west for sacking their city
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Stole statues, money, paintings and jewelry. Burned libraries, and destroyed churches. People of Constantinople hated the west for sacking their city
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Thousands of German and French children try to reach Jerusalem. They believed god would help because they were children. They were forced to go home.
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Muslim Turks were successful on taking over the Byzantine in 1453.
