Considering the crusades

What brought about the Crusades initially and why were continued in the Third and Fourth Crusades? (Be sure to consider the roles of emperors of the Byzantine Empire, Pope Urban II, and later religious fervor in the cities.)
How were the Crusades carried out? 
What did the first four Crusades accomplish overall?  Did they achieve the goals set by the leaders of the Catholic Church?

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