Lost Colony of Roanoke

Front

What country established the Colony of Roanoke?

Back

England

Front

Why was the colony of Roanoke established?

Back

to show England's power to other countries and expand their empire

Front

Who was the first child born in the Americas to English parents?

Back

Virginia Dare

Front

What famous explorer brought the settlers from the first colony of Roanoke back to England?

Back

Sir Francis Drake

Front

The Roanoke Colony eventually grew into a large city where thousands of colonists lived.

Back

false

Front

Where was the word "Croatoan" found? Options: On a piece of paper, Carved on a fence post, On the side of a house, Painted on a rock

Back

Carved on a fence post

Front

Who were the Croatoan?

Back

a tribe of natives who lived in the area

Front

How many attempts or tries were made to establish the colony at Roanoke?

Back

two

Front

Who was the leader of the colony of Roanoke?

Back

John White

Front

What prevented White from immediately returning to Roanoke after going back to England?

Back

the Spanish were at war with England and wouldn't allow ships to pass through the ocean