Mysteries of the Roanoke Colony

This is for a grade. No sharing or giving answers because this will earn you a zero.

Do you understand?

• Yes

• No

Why did Sir Walter Raleigh want to establish a colony at Roanoke?
(Think about what England hoped to gain from colonization.)

• To find a faster sea route to Asia

• To escape religious persecution

• To expand England’s power and wealth through colonization

• To create a trading post for France

What challenges did the Roanoke settlers face that made survival difficult?
(Consider their food, supplies, weather, and relationship with Native Americans.)

• Lack of food, supplies, and poor relations with Native Americans

• Pirate attacks on the colony

• Heavy snow and cold temperatures

• Wild animals destroyed their crops

When John White returned to Roanoke, what mysterious clue did he find?

• The remains of a shipwreck

• A hidden treasure map

• A letter from the settlers explaining where they went

• The word “CROATOAN” carved into a post

What are two theories about what might have happened to the settlers of Roanoke?

• They joined nearby Native American tribes or were killed during conflicts

• They were rescued by Spanish explorers

• They traveled north to Canada

• They moved to Florida or returned to England

Why is the story of the Lost Colony important in American history?
(Think about what it taught England about colonization and how it led to later colonies like Jamestown.)

• It was the first successful English colony in America
  

• It ended England’s interest in exploring the New World

• It led to a war with France

• It taught England lessons that helped them succeed in later colonies like Jamestown

Did you find this video helpful?

• Yes

• No