The Crusades were an important event during the Middle Ages. The implications of the Crusades were far-reaching– religion, politics, warfare, gender roles, geography, culture and society– all were in some way influenced by the Crusades during this period.In this second essay assignment you will use the primary source documents provided, as well as the secondary source, The First Crusade by Peter Frankopen, to write an essay that deals with the Crusades and how it played a role in shaping medieval Europe. This essay will be 3-4 pages in length (approximately 900-1000 words) Your essay should focus on answering the following questions:1) What were the Crusades?2) What was the purpose of the Crusades? Give some of the background information.3) Who participated? Why were men (and women) so willing to become involved in these events? What was the appeal and what was the benefit?4) What was the desired outcome of the Crusades? Was this goal realized?Notes:* You must focus on the information in the provided primary sources. This is your “proof” and the evidence you need to use to support any of your arguments.* You must use citations in the Turabian style (footnotes or endnotes).* Do not use first or second person. Stay in past tense throughout.