The First English Settlement in North America

The First English Settlement in North America

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the history of the first English settlement in North America at Roanoke Island. Initiated by Queen Elizabeth I and led by Sir Walter Raleigh, the first expedition faced hardships, leading to a second attempt in 1587. This second group, led by Governor White, included the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America. However, the colony mysteriously disappeared, leaving behind cryptic messages. The video discusses theories about the lost colony and its historical significance, including its legacy as a national park and cultural site.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I to establish the first English colony in North America?

Sir Walter Raleigh

Philip Armadas

Sir Francis Drake

Arthur Barlow

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the failure of the first English settlement attempt?

Conflict with Native Americans

Lack of interest from the settlers

Harsh weather conditions

Loss of ships and supplies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year was the second group of settlers, including families, sent to establish a colony?

1607

1587

1585

1584

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first English child born in North America?

Eleanor White

Virginia Dare

Pocahontas

Anne Hutchinson

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event delayed Governor White's return to the Roanoke colony?

A war with Spain

A shipwreck

A severe storm

A lack of funding

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What cryptic message was found at the abandoned Roanoke colony?

A map to a new location

The word 'CROATOAN'

A drawing of a ship

A letter from the settlers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theory suggests the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

They returned to England

They moved to the Caribbean

They were rescued by the Spanish

They assimilated with Native Americans

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