although the crusades failed to capture jerusalem, they had several major impacts on western europe. they increased the authority of the king: sometimes nobles died in battle without leaving an heir in which case the king got their land. kings passed taxes to pay for the crusades.
Describe the pure of the counter-reformation and the circumstances and outcomes of the council of trent. include the role of the jesuits in your assessment. conduct independent research, as needed, to support your answer with specific historical information.