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The WikiAnswers community has many different thoughts on the subject:
- Some of the tribe members bore the same last names as some of the missing colonists. In addition, many members of the tribe had Anglo features - fair eyes, light hair, and Anglo bone structure.
- There are several theories as to what might have happened. Some of them may have moved south to merge with the friendly natives. Some may have tried to sail back to England. Some may have moved north to the Chesapeake Bay. Some may have moved inland to the mainland. There are no definitive answers, just theories - some sensible, some not so sensible.
- They don't know why they left or disappeared.
- No one knows but vikings might have something to do with it.
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The exact reason for the disappearance of the colonists of Roanoke is unknown. They were the second group of colonists to settle on Roanoke Island, and when the resupply ship arrived in 1590, the colony was found abandoned with no trace of the settlers. The only clue left behind was the word "Croatoan" carved on a tree, suggesting that they may have joined the nearby Croatoan Native American tribe.
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When did the settlers on Roanoke island disappear?
The settlers on Roanoke Island, known as the Lost Colony, disappeared in the late 16th century. The exact date is uncertain, but it is believed to have occurred between 1587 and 1590.
What did White and the colonist find on Roanoke Island?
White and the colonists found the settlement abandoned when they returned to Roanoke Island in 1590. The only clues left behind were the word "CROATOAN" carved into a post and "CRO" carved into a nearby tree. The fate of the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke remains a mystery.
Why did the colonist attempt to settle again on Roanoke Island?
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.
How many years was it between the arrivals of the two groups of colonist on Roanoke island?
2 years or three
What is the time frame of the colony of Roanoke?
The Roanoke Colony was established in 1585 on Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina. The initial group sent by Sir Walter Raleigh returned to England, and a second group arrived in 1587, only to mysteriously disappear by 1590, leading to the colony being known as the "Lost Colony."
Why did the colonist attempt to settle again on Roanoke Island?
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.
What made the colonist to settled?
Roanoke island
What is the mystery of the 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.
Did the Indians kill the colonist of Roanoke?
Because they were jealous
What happend to the colonist at Roanoke?
Nobody knows. They are still lost.
Who was the English Colonist who was in charge of the colony of Roanoke Island?
John White
Sir Walter Raleigh founded the Roanoke colony and returned to England for supplies upon return to Roanoke he discovered that?
The colonist had vanished.
In what year did John White return to Roanoke and all the colonist vanished?
1588
How many years was it between the arrivals of the two groups of colonist on Roanoke island?
2 years or three
When did Roanoke disappear?
Yes. Their leader had to return to England for about three months and when he returned, the settlers he had left were no where to be found.
What is a theory for what happened at Roanoke Island?
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.
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.
