History MLA

Feudal System and Crusades

Hello there. Could you please answer these questions for my essay assessment? Thanks

Describe the ways in which the feudal system was used by kings (monarchs) in Medieval Europe to keep control over their kingdoms. (Spend approximately 25 minutes on this task)

Using Source A, as well as your own knowledge, explain why Medieval Europeans went on the Crusades. . (Spend approximately 10 minutes on this task)

Source A: In November 1095, Pope Urban delivered an inspiring speech calling on rich and poor to stop their in-fighting and go to fight a righteous war to help their fellow Christians in the East and take back Jerusalem. Urban criticized the Muslims, exaggerating stories of their anti-Christian acts, and promised that all who died in the service of Christ on this mission would have all their sins forgiven by God.

Thanks very much!