Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The Lost Colony

The video discusses the attempts to establish a colony at Roanoke. The first expedition faced numerous challenges, including spoiled food supplies and poor relations with local tribes, leading to its failure. A second group led by John White also failed, as the colonists disappeared, leaving only the word 'Croatoan' as a clue. Theories about their fate include integration with local tribes or relocation to Chesapeake Bay. The mystery remains unsolved, but it highlights the difficulties of early colonization efforts.

What was one of the main reasons the first Roanoke colony failed?

• They had an abundance of food.

• The local Native Americans were friendly.

• Their food supplies were spoiled.

• They had a successful harvest.

Who led the second group of settlers to Roanoke in 1587?

• Sir Francis Drake

• John White

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Wingina

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

• A map

• A letter

• A diary

• The word 'Croatoan' carved into a tree

Which theory suggests that the Roanoke settlers integrated with local tribes?

• They were abducted by aliens.

• They returned to England.

• They moved to Chesapeake Bay and lived with Native Americans.

• They were killed by the Spanish.

What did later Jamestown settlers hear about a previous white settlement?

• It was thriving and prosperous.

• It had been wiped out on the order of Powhatan.

• It had moved to South America.

• It had become a major trading post.