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Step-by-step explanation:
51 words: The Crusades were a series of religious warfare between Christians and Muslims that began with the goal of gaining control of holy places revered by both religions. Between 1096 and 1291, eight major Crusade voyages took place. After the Crusades, the Roman Catholic Church grew in riches, and the Pope's influence grew.
my shortend version (27 words) : The Crusades were a series of religious warfare between Christians and Muslims that began with the goal of gaining control of holy places revered by both religions.
this is my way of summarizing the crusade's but you can change it up.
-A fellow 9th grader