Lost Colony

What was the primary clue John White found upon returning to the Roanoke colony?

• A detailed map of the surrounding area.

• A message carved into a tree.

• A deserted fort with all supplies intact.

• A group of Native Americans guarding the site.

What event significantly reduced the provisions for the 1585 Roanoke colony?

• A storm at sea destroyed several supply ships.

• The flagship struck a shoal, spoiling most of the provisions.

• Native Americans raided the supply caches upon arrival.

• Queen Elizabeth I diverted supplies for other military campaigns.

How did Native Americans initially interpret the sudden deaths occurring in their villages after English visits?

• They believed the English were poisoning their food and water.

• They thought the English were shooting invisible bullets.

• They attributed the deaths to curses from rival tribes.

• They understood it as a natural disease outbreak.

Why was the first Roanoke colony ultimately abandoned?

• The colonists decided to relocate to a more fertile area.

• A Spanish attack forced the colonists to flee.

• Lack of food and violent conflicts with Native Americans led to evacuation.

• The Queen ordered their return to England for a new mission.

In what year did John White's fleet depart England for the second colony?

• 1584

• 1585

• 1586

• 1587

Why did the second colony end up being established on Roanoke Island instead of Chesapeake Bay?

• The colonists preferred Roanoke Island due to its fertile soil.

• Simão Fernandes, the navigator, ignored the original plan and forced the colonists to disembark at Roanoke.

• John White decided to change the destination due to bad weather.

• The ships ran out of supplies before reaching Chesapeake Bay.

What happened to the 15 crewmen left on Roanoke Island in 1586?

• They successfully established a new settlement.

• They were rescued by a Spanish fleet.

• They were attacked by a coalition of Indian tribes led by Wanchese.

• They sailed back to England on their own.

Why did John White return to England shortly after establishing the second colony?

• He was ordered by the Queen to return immediately.

• The colonists requested him to return to secure more supplies and people.

• He abandoned the colony due to hostile native attacks.

• He wanted to bring his newborn granddaughter, Virginia, back to England.

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What did John White conclude about the Roanoke colonists' fate based on the 'CROATOAN' carving and the absence of a cross?

• They were massacred by a hostile tribe.

• They safely relocated to Croatoan Island.

• They moved 50 miles inland to the mainland.

• They were captured by the Spanish.