What key failure by Prince Alexius IV directly triggered the sack of Constantinople
His inability to fulfill promises of financial payments, military support, and religious unification
Why did the crusaders decide to attack Constantinople in April 1204
They lacked provisions, were in debt, and had no support, so they saw sacking the city as their only option
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What key failure by Prince Alexius IV directly triggered the sack of Constantinople
His inability to fulfill promises of financial payments, military support, and religious unification
Why did the crusaders decide to attack Constantinople in April 1204
They lacked provisions, were in debt, and had no support, so they saw sacking the city as their only option
What did the crusaders gain from the sack of Constantinople
300,000 marks and 10,000 horses, replenishing their resources
How did the sack affect the relations between Byzantines and westerners
It poisoned relations, making unification of the churches nearly impossible
What did Peter of Capuano do in 1205, and what was its significance
He declared the crusade over and absolved vows, marking the formal end of the Fourth Crusade