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What was the primary goal of Pope Nicholas V's crusade against the Ottomans?

  • Reclaim Constantinople

  • Spread Christianity

  • Defeat the Holy Roman Empire

  • Establish a new trade route

Answer

The primary goal of Pope Nicholas V's crusade against the Ottomans was to reclaim Constantinople, which had fallen to the Ottoman Turks during his pontificate. However, the crusade never materialized, and Constantinople remained under Ottoman control.
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