How did the Crusades and the formation of religious orders impact European colonization?
a)The Crusades showcased Christians defending the Holy Land against Indigenous North Americans trying to fight against Christianity.
b)The Crusades showcased Iberia fighting to Muslims to claim new land. Religious orders trained soldiers to fight in the Reconquista, showcasing the only 'true faith' to nonbelievers
c)The Crusades showcased how Christianity evolved as the 'true faith', and any other faith was to be removed. Missionaries were able to spread the word of God via charitable means to Indigenous populations.
d)The Crusades were the first exploration mission to the New world.