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How did the Crusades help lead to European exploration? pls help ty!

How did the Crusades help lead to European exploration? pls help ty!-example-1
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The Crusades led to exploration by Europeans in that they encouraged the development of trade between East and West. On their travels, Crusaders became acquainted with goods such as fine silks and spices that were unavailable at home
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