Domestic Impact of the Crusades
History: KS3, topic 2.3.8
Domestic Impact of the Crusades
The Crusades impacted the domestic populations in Western Europe.
The cost of the Crusades
- It was expensive to launch Crusades. Rulers needed taxes to fund their military expeditions. This impacted domestic populations.
- For example, King Henry II of England raised a tax (called the ‘Saladin Tithe’) to fund the Third Crusade.
Myths and legends
- This period gave birth to the legend of Robin Hood and Richard the Lionheart.
Test yourself on Domestic Impact of the Crusades
What was the name of King Henry II's tax raised to fund the Third Crusade?
What was King Richard I also known as?