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Why were the years of the crusades so violent?

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The Roman Catholic Church wanted to take back the holy land from Islamic rule during medieval times. To do this they perfomed many "crusades" resulting in estimated millions of death.

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Because they were primarily started to secure control of holy sites considered sacred by both groups.

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