The significances of the crusades in Europe.

   
There were many changes in Europe as a result of the Crusades; some of the most significant were on commerce, catholic church and intellecutal deveolpment.
     The first major effect of the crusades in Europe was on commerce. They had new ways for transporting goods to farther places (ship-building) and that made Europe become very rich and powerful. Their trade expanded to the Middle East and they were able to get brand new items such as spices, ivory,etc.
     The second major effect of the crusades in Europe was on the catholic church. With the people paying tithes and giving out land in return for prayers, the church's wealth was increased. Also the pope was in charge and had more control.
      The last major effect of the crusades in Europe was on intellecutal deveolpment. With the people having greater interest in travel, they were able to get more ideas from outside source. Also, they became more open minded. They gained interest in scientific advances and built upon the arab knowledge.
   Other important changes included: voyages, material development and poitical. With great trading system, europe became richer and discovering other places around the world made them have greater knowldge and understanding.
   In my opinon, the most important one was on commerce. Because they had newer ways of transporting goods to great distant. That made them powerful with a lot of varieties of food and ingredients. Europe was now powerful and had a different life style and culture.