Roanoke

Who did the Queen of England send out from 1584-1585 to find places in the New World to Colonize?

• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Sir Elton John

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Sir Mixalot

Answer explanation

They were hoping to get rich off of the land

Sir Walter Raliegh tried to colonize North America in

• 1492

• 1585

• 1776

• 1980

Answer explanation

This was his 1st attempt

What is a colony?

• a country/area under control by another country

• a state

• a piece of land that is not controlled by any country

• an area in a constant state of war

Answer explanation

You are still a citizen of your country and that country is still in charge.

Who went to Roanoke the first time?

• Explorers

• Soldiers

• Americans

• Amateurs

Answer explanation

They should have sent skilled individuals like farmers, hunters, and carpenters

The first settlers had a relief ship take them home after how long?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

Answer explanation

They were supposed to take this ship inland to the Chesapeake bay. Instead they went back home to England. Too much fighting with the natives and a storm made the decision easy.

This 1st settlement was a_________

• Success

• Failure

Answer explanation

They didn't get along with the natives, couldn't grow anything in the sandy soil, barely survived, and went back to England.

Raliegh tried again to colonize North America in

• 1585

• 1587

• 1912

• 1600

Answer explanation

This time John White was in charge

This time instead of soldiers they sent______ men, women, and children

• 118

• a bunch of

• big

• several hundred

Answer explanation

They thought sending families would get more people to invest in the adventure.

Why did John White return to England?

• to get supplies

• he was injured

• he missed his family

• to fight in the war

Answer explanation

The trip typically took 2-4 months depending on the weather.

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

• 3 months

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

Answer explanation

When he did return he didn't even bring the supplies.