English Settlements in the Americas Pages 81 & 82

What was the fate of the settlers at Roanoke?

• They returned to England after facing hardships

• They were successful in building a thriving community

• They disappeared and their fate remains a mystery

• They were attacked by the American Indians

Who was Sir Walter Raleigh and what was his role in the settlement of Roanoke?

• He was a friend of Queen Elizabeth I and sent ships to explore the coast of North America

• He was a farmer who joined the settlers at Roanoke

• He was the leader of the American Indian group living on Roanoke

• He was a Spanish explorer who discovered Roanoke

What did the sailors find when they landed on the island of Roanoke?

• They found a barren land with no resources

• They found fish, animals, fruits, vegetables, and friendly people

• They found a hostile environment with dangerous animals

• They found a deserted island with no signs of life

Why did the first attempt to settle Roanoke fail?

• The settlers were attacked by the Spanish

• The settlers were not skilled workers and supplies ran short

• The settlers were not interested in building a community

• The settlers were unable to find a suitable location for the settlement

What was the clue left behind by the settlers of Roanoke when they disappeared?

• A message in a bottle thrown into the sea

• A map leading to a hidden treasure

• The word CROATOAN carved into the gatepost of a ruined fort

• A letter explaining their reasons for leaving

Why did Captain John White's ships not return to the Roanoke colony?

• The ships were destroyed in a storm

• The ships were captured by the American Indians

• England was fighting a war with Spain and the ships were not allowed to return

• The settlers refused to let the ships dock at the colony

What was the main reason for the settlers at Jamestown to establish the colony?

• To find religious freedom

• To seek gold and other riches

• To escape from the harsh climate of England

• To explore the uncharted territories of North America

What was the primary motivation for the Pilgrims to build the settlement of Plymouth?

• To find a better life and seek adventure

• To establish a trading post with the American Indians

• To seek religious freedom and practice their beliefs

• To escape from the rule of the English monarchy