Crusades

What was the goal of the Crusades and what were the effects of the Crusades on life in Europe?

The goal of the crusaders was to retake the Holy Land. After the first crusade they managed to keep the Holy Land Christian for about 88 years until it was re-taken by the Turkish Muslims. However, even though they were unable to keep the Holy Land, they brought back lasting treasures. These included, Arabic Medicine, Mathematics, and Technology that greatly impacted the way they lived their lives. It also reopened trade routes when ships transporting troops, returned with goods.