The correct response is A. to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land.
The First Crusade was initiated in 1096 primarily to reclaim Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim control and to ensure safe passage for Christian pilgrims.
Why did Christians conduct the First Crusade? (1 point) Responses A. to remove Saladin from power to remove Saladin from power to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land B. to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land to destroy Constantinople C. to destroy Constantinople D. to protect Rome from Muslim invaders
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