Roanoke - The Lost Colony

What was the name of the island where John White's colonists settled?

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Croatoan

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Why did John White return to Roanoke Island in 1590?

• To bring more supplies

• To start a new colony

• To fight the local tribes

• To explore new lands

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What was the only clue left behind by the colonists at Roanoke?

• The word CROATOAN carved on a post

• A map leading to their new location

• A letter explaining their departure

• A cross carved on a tree

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Analyzing

The word ___ was carved on a post as a clue to the colonists' disappearance.

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Discuss the possible reasons why the Roanoke colonists might have vanished without a trace.

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Evaluating

Evaluate the theory that the Roanoke colonists blended into local Indian tribes. What evidence supports this theory?

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What emotions might John White have felt upon discovering the deserted settlement at Roanoke?

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The colony of Roanoke was located on the outer banks located in which U.S. State?

What was the name of John White's granddaughter who was the first English child born in North America?

After John White realized that the people of Roanoke were missing he wanted to go to Croatoan. Give the two reasons the captain of the ship refused to take him to Croatoan.

Answer explanation

1. It was hurricane season in the Atlantic and he had been delayed by storms. he was also getting low on water and supplies.