Which statement identifies an economic cause of the Crusades?(1 point)

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Europeans hoped to have their debts reduced.
Europeans hoped to have their debts reduced.

Byzantine Emperor Alexios I hoped to find wealth and spices in the Middle East.
Byzantine Emperor Alexios I hoped to find wealth and spices in the Middle East.

The Seljuk Turks hoped to capture Jerusalem for its wealth.
The Seljuk Turks hoped to capture Jerusalem for its wealth.

The pope hoped to expand the Catholic Church’s wealth.

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The statement that identifies an economic cause of the Crusades is:

The pope hoped to expand the Catholic Church’s wealth.

While other options may reflect different motivations related to the Crusades, this statement directly points to a desire for economic gain through expansion of influence and resources.