The Lost Colony of Roanoke

What was the primary discovery John White made upon returning to the Roanoke colony?

• The colony had been destroyed by a storm.

• The colonists had successfully established a thriving settlement.

• The colonists had disappeared, leaving only a cryptic carving.

• The colony was under attack by Spanish patrols.

Which factors contributed to the abandonment of the 1585 Roanoke colony?

• The discovery of vast gold reserves, causing a gold rush.

• Successful integration with local tribes and abundant resources.

• A shortage of supplies, deteriorating relations with Native Americans, and disease outbreaks.

• Frequent raids by pirates and a lack of suitable land for farming.

What happened to the 15 crewmen left on Roanoke Island before John White's return in 1587?

• They were attacked by a coalition of Indian tribes, resulting in some deaths and the escape of the rest.

• They successfully established a new settlement and moved to Chesapeake Bay.

• They were rescued by another English fleet and returned to England.

• They all died of starvation and disease before White's arrival.

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What did John White believe the 'CRO' and 'CROATOAN' carvings signified about the colonists' whereabouts?

• They had been massacred by local tribes.

• They had safely relocated to Croatoan Island.

• They were in distress and needed immediate rescue.

• They had moved 50 miles inland to the mainland.

What did researchers discover hidden on White's map of Virginia?

• A hidden message written in invisible ink.

• A symbol representing a fort.

• A secret route to the lost colony.

• An updated map of the Roanoke Island shoreline.