Answer:

crusades

Answer	Crossword Clue
CRUSADES	Vigorous defenses
CRUSADES	Fights for a cause
CRUSADES	Holy wars

CRUSADES	Religious wars
CRUSADES	Aggressive campaigns
CRUSADES	Aggressive movements
CRUSADES	Zealous actions for causes.
CRUSADES	Concerted actions for causes or ideas.
CRUSADES	Battles for betterment
CRUSADES	High-minded drives
CRUSADES	Lofty campaigns

CRUSADES	Series of wars to recover the Holy Land
CRUSADES	High-minded causes
CRUSADES	Single-minded pursuits