1. The legacy of the Crusades, whether positive or negative, has been contested among Christians and non-Christians alike. Although there were clearly political, intellectual, and technological benefits to Europe as a result of the Crusades, can it be said that the Crusades advanced the cause of Christ? This paper will have 2 parts:
(1) Write on one of the following:
• why the Crusades were started
• one of the Crusades, or
• all of the Crusades
(2) Determine whether they were representative of a Christian worldview. This second part will be subjective.
