The Mystery of Roanoke Colony

What year did the English colonists set sail for America?

• 1585

• 1587

• 1590

• 1600

Who sent the colonists to America?

• King James

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Christopher Columbus

• John White

Why was the sandy soil on Roanoke Island a problem for the colonists?

• It was too hot

• It was unsuitable for planting

• It was too wet

• It was too rocky

What was the intended destination of the colonists?

• Roanoke Island

• Chesapeake Bay

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

What event delayed John White's return to Roanoke with supplies?

• A storm

• A war between England and Spain

• A shipwreck

• A festival

Explain why the colonists were left on Roanoke Island instead of reaching their intended destination.

• The admiral wanted to explore Roanoke

• The admiral was persuaded by Raleigh's enemies

• The colonists chose Roanoke

• The weather forced them to stop

What evidence suggests that the colonists were doomed before they left England?

• They had no leader

• Raleigh's enemies planned their failure

• They had no supplies

• They were not skilled

Analyze the potential motivations of Raleigh's enemies in persuading the admiral to leave the colonists at Roanoke.

• To explore new lands

• To ruin Raleigh's reputation

• To help the colonists

• To gain wealth

What strategic mistake did the colonists make upon landing at Roanoke?

• They built a fort

• They made enemies with Native American tribes

• They did not leave immediately

• They sent John White back to England

Discuss the possible reasons why the colonists disappeared without a trace.

• They were rescued by another ship

• They integrated with local tribes

• They moved to a different location

• All of the above