The Lost Colony of Roanoke

What country established the Colony of Roanoke?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France

Who was the founder of Roanoke?  

• John White
• John Rolfe
• King James
• John Smith

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Who was the first English child born in America?

• Virginia Dare

• Eleanor Dare

• Francis Drake

• Becky Thatcher

Why did John White return to England?

• to get supplies
• he was injured 
• he missed his family
• to fight in the war

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Why was there no ships available to take John White back to Roanoke?

• He did not have enough money

• The trip was too dangerous

• There was no ships available due to a war
• There was no ships available because other people were exploring

How long was it before White could return to the colonist after leaving to get supplies?

• 3 months
• 1 year
• 3 years
• 5 years

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What did White find when he returned to the island in 1590?

• a few settlers

• an abandoned village

• a Native American tribe

• signs of a huge battle

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What word did John White find carved in a tree when he returned?

• Roanoke
• Crowman
• Help
• Croatan

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What US state is Roanoke located in today?

• North Carolina

• Virginia

• Georgia

• New York

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What do you think happened to the lost colony? You may choose more than 1.

• divided into smaller groups and lived with the Native Americans

• attacked or killed by Native American tribe

• killed by Spanish troops marching up the coastline

• tried to sail back to England and got lost at sea

• died of starvation or disease