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1 What were the effects of the increased trade between East and West, caused by the Crusades, on the economy of Western Europe? Ursula Cliff

2 How did the Crusades increase trade?
Increased demand for ‘Oriental’ goods Increased number of Christian ports Increased trips across Mediterranean Trade routes during and after the Crusades faculty.washington.edu/.../197/othellores.html

3 Increased standard of living
‘Luxury goods’ Growth of middle class ‘...loaded with spices; gold and silver; cloaks of silk; arms and weapons of diverse forms; a large quantity of conserves and medicines; pepper, cinnamon, sugar, and wax; an immense sum of money, and an incalculable quantity of goods...’ (Account of the goods of a caravan travelling from Asia to Europe, and captured by the Crusaders in 1192) Making mulled wine, with cinnamon, sugar, and various other eastern spices

4 Growth of trading towns and cities
Trading fairs Cities and towns along trading routes grew Ruins of a medieval city Fair scene in "Le chevalier errant" by Thomas de Saluce, ca

5 Currency and banking Barter economy money economy Knights Templars
Unified trade across Europe Medieval coins found in Tripoli Medieval banking scene

6 Rise in power of Italian Maritime Republics
Concessions gained allowed dominance Consequent wealth led to dominance in Europe Venetian trade ship Flags of the maritime republics

7 Conclusion Increased standard of living
New system of commerce and banking Increased standard of living Growth of trading towns and cities Dominance of Italian maritime republics

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