Impact of the Crusades DBQ

The lesson begins with a map analysis (students use a map to predict what they think might be an impact of the crusades) and a general introduction into some of the big consequences of the conflict.

Next, students read a variety of documents to look at the positive and negative effects of the crusades on different nations (including primary and secondary sources and another map of trade routes/raw materials). There are three extension documents (two primary sources and an image) for students that need an additional challenge.

Students fill in a graphic organizer to synthesize both the positive and negative points of view. Finally, students select one argument to write a persuasive paragraph. There are sentence starters for the introductory sentence and first piece of evidence to help students get started.