Why were the crusades begun? What motivated individuals and groups to embark on these adventures? What type of people became crusaders, what was their goal and what cities were taken over by them? Give an example of how the crusades were misused and identify the leaders of the major crusades. Why were the fairs considered important and what did they have to do with the crusaders? Were the crusades considered to be failures or were they considered to be successful? Evaluate the results of the crusades.