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Results of the Crusades


 * The four Crusader states of Edessa, Tripoli, Antioch, and Jerusalem were successfully established.




 * The wealth and power of the Church and Papacy was increased because of the Crusades.


 * Commerce was improved because of the Crusades. The Crusades created a constant demand for transportation of men and supplies. It encouraged ship-building, and increased the market for Eastern wares in Europe.

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 * Feudalism broke down as nobles died on the battlefield without leaving an heir. As such, the lands they possessed was passed to the king. Some nobles sold their lands to raise money to pay for taxes levied by the king.