The pope endorsed the First Crusade because he:
A. saw the chance to remove an abundance of feuding, idle, and restless noble youths from Europe.
B. was hoping to gain control of Europe after a victory.
C. wanted the power of the Eastern emperor to cease.
D. wanted to liberate Constantinople.
E. knew victory was certain.
A
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A. 25 percent B. 35 percent C. 40 percent D. 55 percent
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