The Roanoke Colony: US History Review

The video explores the mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke, detailing the efforts of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh to establish a colony in the New World. Despite initial attempts, the colony faced challenges such as poor relations with Native Americans and a severe drought. The final attempt led by John White ended in mystery when the colonists disappeared, leaving only the word 'Croatoan' as a clue. The video discusses various theories about their fate, including assimilation with Native tribes, massacre by Native Americans or the Spanish, and other possibilities.

Who initially proposed the idea of establishing a colony in the New World to Queen Elizabeth I?

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Sir Humphrey Gilbert

• Sir Richard Grenville

• John White

What incident led to deteriorating relations with the Native Americans during the first colony attempt?

• A language barrier

• A failed trade agreement

• A stolen silver cup

• A drought

Who was the leader of the second attempt to establish a colony on Roanoke Island in 1587?

• Sir Richard Grenville

• Sir Francis Drake

• John White

• Simon Fernandez

What significant event occurred during the second colony attempt in 1587?

• The first European child was born in North America

• The colony was relocated to Virginia

• The colony was attacked by the Spanish

• The colonists discovered gold

Which war prevented John White from returning to Roanoke promptly?

• The Anglo-Spanish War

• The English Civil War

• The Hundred Years' War

• The War of the Roses

What was the name of the ship that brought John White and the colonists to Roanoke in 1587?

• The Santa Maria

• The Golden Hind

• The Lion

• The Mayflower

What clue was left behind when John White returned to Roanoke in 1590?

• A map

• A letter from the colonists

• A Maltese cross

• The word 'Croatoan'

Which of the following is a theory about the fate of the Roanoke colonists?

• They returned to England

• They were rescued by the French

• They moved to South America

• They assimilated with local Native American tribes

What was the name of the tribe that might have absorbed the Roanoke colonists?

• Sioux

• Iroquois

• Croatoan

• Cherokee

Which of the following is NOT a theory about the disappearance of the Roanoke colonists?

• They attempted to sail back to England

• They were killed by Native Americans

• They were taken by aliens

• They were killed by the Spanish