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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agofirst a guy named Raleigh White went to explored other places. Before that, he married and got a first baby in America and the baby's name was Virginia White. after Raleigh's exploration was finish, no one spoke. Most people died and during Raleigh's adventure, there was a war with the English and Spain. He came back and shouted, but no one replied. He found a wood and it said, "Croatoan. "
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∙ 12y agoit is not for certain where the Roanoke colonists disappeared to. (you can trust me, s.s. is my best subject!) rumor has it they left to croatoan, an island not too far from Roanoke. there are several reasons why:
drought
hurricanes
and moreare present in the area. However, a main clue is that when john white came back to see the progress, they weren't only gone, but the buildings weren't knocked down and everything was in great shape.
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∙ 6y agoRecent evidence points to a move to the mainland and they lived with the local Native Americans. In a recent dig historians have found items that show that the colonists lived there with the tribe.
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∙ 9y agoThe origins of one of the America's oldest unsolved mysteries can be traced to August 1587, when a group of about 115 English settlers arrived.
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What did the colonists in Jamestown do to avoid the same fate as Roanoke?
What the colonist in Jamestown did to avoid the same fate as Roanoke was: -They built houses -Dug wells for fresh water -Planted crops -Fished in the river -John Smith started trading with "Chief Powhatan" -Tobacco which became Jamestown's first cash crop
What difficulties did colonists have in Roanoke?
native america
What really happened to the colonists of Roanoke?
Raleigh had financed the colony at Roanoke. When the colony failed, he lost his investment.
Who started colonies in Roanoke Island but none were successful?
Sir Walter Raleigh started the colony on Roanoke Island but the colonists disappeared.
Who rescued Roanoke colonist's?
It is beleived that some of the Roanoke colonists may have been taken in by native tribes, however there is no evidence to believe this was a "rescue", the native people were known to take captives and some of the Roanoke colonists may have been kept alive as slaves.
Did the Roanoke colony have any hardships?
The Roanoke Colony is known as 'the lost colony', the final group of colonists disappeared during the Anglo Spanish war. The fate of the colonists is unknown. So, if there were hardships, they also were unknown
What is the problem Roanoke Island faced?
The main problem Roanoke Island faced was the disappearance of its colonists. In 1587, around 115 English settlers arrived on the island to establish a colony, but when a supply ship returned in 1590, all the colonists were gone, with only the word "Croatoan" carved into a post as a clue to their whereabouts. The mystery surrounding the fate of the Roanoke colonists remains unsolved.
What did the colonists in Jamestown do to avoid the same fate as Roanoke?
What the colonist in Jamestown did to avoid the same fate as Roanoke was: -They built houses -Dug wells for fresh water -Planted crops -Fished in the river -John Smith started trading with "Chief Powhatan" -Tobacco which became Jamestown's first cash crop
Which of these states an opinion about the second colony on Roanoke island?
When they arrived in Roanoke, the colonists had to rebuilt the settlement.
What happen to the Roanoke colonists?
The colonists relied on Native Americans for food.
What was the nickname of the unsuccessful English settlement at Roanoke Island in 1587?
The unsuccessful English settlement at Roanoke Island in 1587 is commonly referred to as the "Lost Colony." This nickname arose because the colonists mysteriously disappeared, and their fate remains unknown to this day.
What was Roanoke's failure?
Roanoke was an English colony in what is now North Carolina. A ship was sent back to England for more supplies. When the ship returned, there were no colonists.
Who brought the colonists to Roanoke?
John smith
What difficulties did colonists have in Roanoke?
native america
What really happened to the colonists of Roanoke?
Raleigh had financed the colony at Roanoke. When the colony failed, he lost his investment.
What island colony did Sir Walter Raleigh find that mysteriously disappeared in the 1580s?
Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to establish a colony on Roanoke Island, which is now part of North Carolina. The colony, known as the Roanoke Colony, mysteriously disappeared in the late 1580s, with the fate of the colonists remaining unknown. This event is often referred to as "The Lost Colony."
Did John White lead 117 colonists to Roanoke Island?
yes
