Nobody knows. They are still lost.
The colonists attempted to settle again on Roanoke Island in order to establish an English presence in the New World and to potentially find valuable resources that could benefit England economically. Additionally, they may have been motivated by the hope of establishing a successful colony that could provide opportunities for English settlers seeking a new life in America.
they all died
Roanoke island
The Roanoke Island mystery refers to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled there in the late 16th century. The settlement was found abandoned with no trace of the settlers, leading to speculation and theories about what happened to them. The mystery remains unsolved to this day.
Because they were jealous
John White
The colonist had vanished.
1588
Elizabeth became queen in 1558 and the first Roanoke voyage was in 1584.
2 years or three
What happened to the colonist at Roanoke Island is shrouded in mystery. One theory is that they were assimilated into the local Indian tribe, called the Croaton. Another is that they died of starvation and resorted to cannibalism.