7 Theories About the Mysterious Vanishing Of Roanoke Colony

7 Theories About the Mysterious Vanishing Of Roanoke Colony

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11th Grade - University

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The video explores the mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke Colony, established on Roanoke Island. Various theories are discussed, including cannibalism, disease, and the word 'Croatoan' found at the site. Historical coincidences involving 'Croatoan' and figures like Edgar Allan Poe are examined. Witchcraft and folklore are considered, alongside political and relocation theories. The video concludes with the possibility of the colonists being absorbed by or conquered by local tribes.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the political implications surrounding the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony.

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What evidence supports the theory that the colonists moved to Croatoan Island?

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What role did the relationship with Native American tribes play in the fate of the Roanoke colonists?

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