The Lost Colony Roanoke

Why was the Chesapeake Bay considered a better site for a settlement compared to Roanoke Sound?

• It had a better climate
• It had a larger land area
• It was closer to England
• It had a deeper harbor

How did the experiences of the first and second English colonies in Roanoke Island differ in terms of their relationships with the local American Indians?

• Both colonies had peaceful relationships
• The first colony had conflicts, while the second one had a peaceful relationship
• Both colonies had conflicts
• The first colony had a peaceful relationship, while the second one had conflicts

Who was the leader of the second English colony in Roanoke Island?

• Sir Richard Grenville
• Sir Francis Drake
• Sir Walter Raleigh
• John White

What was the main purpose of establishing a colony in North America for England?

• To make money for England
• To establish a new country
• To explore new lands
• To trade for goods

Why did Queen Elizabeth agree to supply Raleigh with ships for a new colony?

• She wanted to expand England's territory
• She wanted to compete with Spain
• She wanted to support Raleigh's ambitions
• All of the above

Who was the governor of the first English colony in Roanoke Island?

• Sir Walter Raleigh
• John White
• Sir Richard Grenville
• Queen Elizabeth

Why did the first English colony in Roanoke Island fail?

• Poor planning and preparation
• Conflict with the local American Indians
• Lack of supplies
• All of the above

What was the main reason for the English to establish a colony in the Chesapeake Bay region?

• To find gold and silver
• To establish a permanent settlement
• To establish a military base
• To establish a trading post

Which country was competing with England for power and wealth during the 1500s?

• Portugal
• Spain
• France
• Netherlands

What is a colony?

• A group of people who settle in a distant land and remain under the power of their parent country
• A group of people who settle in a distant land and become a part of their parent country
• A group of people who settle in a distant land and become independent from their parent country
• A group of people who settle in their parent country