The Lost Colony

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What was the name of the first English colony in America?

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Roanoke

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How many people were sent to establish the Roanoke colony?

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120

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What is one theory about what happened to the Lost Colony?

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They may have assimilated with the local Native American tribes, particularly the Croatoan tribe.

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Which Native American tribe is associated with the Lost Colony?

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Croatoan

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Who was the first English child born in the Americas?

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Virginia Dare

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What country was at war with England when John White wanted to return to Roanoke?

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Spain

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What year was the Roanoke colony established?

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1585

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What was the main reason for establishing the Roanoke colony?

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To expand English territory and trade.

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What happened to the Roanoke colony when John White returned?

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It was found abandoned with the word 'Croatoan' carved into a tree.

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What does the term 'Lost Colony' refer to?

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The Roanoke colony that mysteriously disappeared.