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Why wouldn't Queen Elizabeth send supplie to Roanoke?

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Because of the imminent attack by the Spanish (Spanish Armada) in 1588, there was a stay of shipping, meaning that ships were not allowed to leave England. They were needed to form a defense against the attack. John White was not able to return to Roanoke Island until 1590.

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