The Christian crusaders were indirectly responsible for the discovery of America because they
A) were victorious over the Muslims.
B) brought back news of valuable Far Eastern spices, drugs, and silk.
C) succeeded in establishing improved business relations between Muslims and Christians.
D) returned with captured Muslim maps showing the North and South American continents.
E) developed better navigational devices.

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The Christian crusaders brought back news of valuable Far Eastern goods, which increased European interest in finding new trade routes to Asia, eventually leading to the discovery of America.

The Christian Crusaders Were Indirectly Responsible for the Discovery of America