Sir Walter Raleigh sponsored the expedition to settle Roanoke Island in order to establish English presence in the New World and to potentially secure valuable resources and trade routes. He saw the colonization of Roanoke as an opportunity to expand the influence and wealth of England.
The 100 men that were sent to settle Roanoke Island in 1585 were sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer and poet.
Sir Walter Raleigh did not settle at Roanoke, Virginia. He sponsored two voyages to establish a colony at Roanoke in 1585 and 1587, but both attempts ultimately failed. The fate of the settlers, known as the Lost Colony, remains a mystery.
The Roanoke Colony, also known as the Lost Colony, was established by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1585.
The failed Roanoke colony was sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh. Queen Elizabeth I granted Raleigh the charter to establish colonies in the New World, leading to the settlement at Roanoke Island in 1585.
The Englishman who led the expedition to Roanoke was Sir Walter Raleigh.
The 100 men that were sent to settle Roanoke Island in 1585 were sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer and poet.
Queen Elizabeth I
Sir Walter Raleigh did not settle at Roanoke, Virginia. He sponsored two voyages to establish a colony at Roanoke in 1585 and 1587, but both attempts ultimately failed. The fate of the settlers, known as the Lost Colony, remains a mystery.
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh
The Roanoke Colony, also known as the Lost Colony, was established by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1585.
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh
The failed Roanoke colony was sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh. Queen Elizabeth I granted Raleigh the charter to establish colonies in the New World, leading to the settlement at Roanoke Island in 1585.