How did the Crusades influence European colonization projects? Urgent plz answer!

The Crusades were a reaction to Muslim expansionism in the West and Eastern parts of Europe. They counter-attacked by moving into their territory, conquering Jerusalem and the surrounding territory. This increased maritime trade and Europeans had a taste of the various spices, porcelain, silk and others that created great demand in Western Europe.

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the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commercial city in the united states.