5.4.4 The Sack of Constantinople

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What key failure by Prince Alexius IV directly triggered the sack of Constantinople

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His inability to fulfill promises of financial payments, military support, and religious unification

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Why did the crusaders decide to attack Constantinople in April 1204

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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

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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 did the crusaders gain from the sack of Constantinople

300,000 marks and 10,000 horses, replenishing their resources

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How did the sack affect the relations between Byzantines and westerners

It poisoned relations, making unification of the churches nearly impossible

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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