The Roanoke Colony: US History Review

The video explores the mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke, detailing the efforts of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh to establish a colony in the New World. Despite initial attempts, the colony faced challenges such as poor relations with Native Americans and a severe drought. The final attempt led by John White ended in mystery when the colonists disappeared, leaving only the word 'Croatoan' as a clue. The video discusses various theories about their fate, including assimilation with Native tribes, massacre by Native Americans or the Spanish, and other possibilities.

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