Roanoke, Plymouth, Jamestown

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The first permanent English colony in America was named ________________.

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Jamestown

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Why is Roanoke called the "lost colony"?

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All the settlers disappeared.

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What was the problem with the original site of Jamestown?

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It was wet land with bad water.

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The first settlers to arrive at Plymouth came in search of

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freedom to practice their religion

Front

What was the Mayflower Compact?

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a plan of government drawn up by the settlers

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Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth all faced similar difficulties. But which was NOT a hardship that Plymouth faced that the other two DID? Options: Fighting with local Indians, Difficult weather, Shortage of food, Long, difficult journey across the Atlantic

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Fighting with local Indians

Front

Which local Indian helped the Pilgrims grow food to survive the second winter?

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Squanto

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Why was the Roanoke settlement established?

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to claim land and get wealth

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Eventhough they came for a better life, why did the colonists at Roanoke not succeed?

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no farmers, didn't know how to live off the land, ran out of food/supplies

Front

When the ship finally returned to Roanoke with food and supplies, what did Capt. John White and his crew find?

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all the settlers had disappeared, the word Croatoan was carved into a post, no signs of struggle