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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castenada Collection: Europe in the 12th Century, the Age of the Crusades

For Students 9th - 10th
Large map of 12th century Europe and the Christian states in the East during the Crusades. From the historical maps in the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: How the Crusades Led to the Finding of the New World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The lesson will help students to discover the importance of the Crusades to the expansion of many European countries. Students will also be introduced to new products and find out why explorers were willing to risk all to locate new...
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World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of Crusade of the Excelsior

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext for Bret Harte's story, The Crusade of the Excelsior.
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Boise State University

European History: The Crusades: Results of the Third Crusade

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the failure of the Third Crusade and of other results.
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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness: The Crusaders Capture Jerusalem, 1099

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a general overview of the assault and capture of the Christian "Navel of the World."
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The When, Where and Who of Crusading

For Students 9th - 10th
When were the Crusades? Who fought in the Crusades? Where were the Crusades? These questions are answered in the following summary along with the traditions and cultures that formed as a result of the Crusades.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Evolution of Crusader Privileges

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fardham University gives information on The "Crusade". Many of the characteristics of the Crusade - the vow, taking the cross, etc. - evolved over time. This selection of texts shows the evolution of the religious legal...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Was Crusading Justified?

For Students 9th - 10th
Were the Crusades considered just warfare? Can any war be considered just? Delve into this issue by reading the following synopsis that looks at reasons war can be justified based on certain criteria.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Letter From the Sixth Crusade, 1249

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a translation of a letter which was written during the Sixth Crusade in 1249.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Crusade of Louis Vii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University is a primary source document, written by Odo of Deuil, concerning the events of the Second Crusade, led by King Louis VII of France.
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PBS

Pbs: Simon Schama: The Story of the Jews: Explore the Diaspora: Visual Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline beginning in 587 B.C.E. when the Jews are exiled into Babylonia through persecution under the Roman Empire on through the Crusades, World War II up to the construction of the "Separation Wall." This thorough resource follows...
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EL Education

El Education: The Crusades

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research the math and physics behind various weapons used during the crusades to write an illustrate articles to add to a class book.
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Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies

Orb: The Second Crusade, Rome 1145

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough chronology of the Second Crusade, from inception to defeat.
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of G. A. Henty's Winning His Spurs: A Tale Of The Crusades has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusade

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of G. A. Henty's The Boy Knight: A Tale Of The Crusade has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Fourth Crusade 1204

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides a collection of writings about the crusade, covering the Fourth Crusade from its initial events to its conclusion.
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Boise State University

History of the Crusades

For Students 9th - 10th
A class that is available online includes the following Study Units: The Creation of Outremer, Outremer through the Fall of Edessa, Jerusalem Lost, Crusading Fervor, The Last Years and After. Other helpful pages offer timelines, maps,...
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Boise State University

European History: The Crusades: The Fourth Crusade

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers the Fourth Crusade in-depth. It is broken down into several categories for easier reading.
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Boise State University

European History: The Crusades: The Second Crusade

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers the history of the Second Crusade in-depth. It is broken down into several categories for easier reading.
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Boise State University

European History: The Crusades: Results of the Second Crusade

For Students 9th - 10th
Boise State University covers much of the aftermath/results of the Second Crusade.
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Boise State University

European History: The Crusades: The Fourth Crusade Venice

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Boise State University contains a brief summary of the history of Venice during the 1200 era.
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Other

The Crusade of 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to find a detailed story of Mary Elizabeth Lease. One of her speeches is quoted at length.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Motivation for European Conquest of the New World

For Students 9th - 10th
God, gold, and glory motivated European nations to explore and create colonies in the New World. This article discusses the Crusades and how they influenced European colonization projects.
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Islami City

Islamic History in Arabia and Middle East: The Crusaders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the Arabic view of the Crusaders and their struggles they faced. A great look into the less studied realm of the Crusades.

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