Write a paper (1,300–1,500 words) with a thesis statement, an argument, a conclusion, as well
as citations and a list of works cited based on your readings on the Crusades and Pope Urban
II’s speech at the Council of Clermont. The thesis statement of your paper will serve as the
answer to the question below, followed by an argument that explains how your thesis statement
answers the question.
Question:
What is Pope Urban II’s main argument for the First Crusade?
Sources:
• McKay, “The Crusades and Expansion of Christianity,” p. 283–298
• Urban II, Speech at the Council of Clermont, 1095, Version 1: Fulcher of Chartres
(https://legacy.fordham.edu/Halsall/source/urban2-5vers.asp)
• Soloman bar Samson, The Crusaders in Mainz, May 27, 1096
(https://legacy.fordham.edu/Halsall/source/1096jews-mainz.asp).
While it is not prohibited, I discourage you from using sources beyond those listed above.
Instead, concentrate on writing a good argument.
Because your references should come from class readings, you may use parenthetical citation
within your text. That is, cite as follows: (McKay, A History of Western Civilization, p. 306)
(Urban II, Speech at the Council of Clermont).
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