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This Medieval Crusades lesson investigates the causes of the Crusades. Students will analyse Pope Urban II’s speech and look at political, religious and economic reasons that caused the beginning of the Crusades, in order to evaluate which was the most important reason for them.

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Activities are planned to encourage thinking and discussion.

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