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Trouble in Roanoke
• A. Spain establishes first colonies in the Americas.
• B. France, England, & Netherlands follow Spain’s example.
• C. Intense competition between these powers to control economic markets.
• D. Rivalries emerge b/w nations.
• A. 1585• B. Sir Walter Raleigh
raises money to start a new colony.
• C. Queen Elizabeth approves.
• D. Colonists land on Roanoke Island.
• E. Within a year the colony fails.
Elizabeth and
Raleigh in the 16th Century
• A. 1587
• B. 120+ colonists return to Roanoke.
• C. Supplies run low.
• D. John White and others sail for England to gather supplies.
• E. War with Spain prevents them from returning.
• A. 1580• B. White and colonists
return.• C. No signs of life to
be found.• D. CROATOAN
carved on single tree.
• So what do you think happened?
• Brainstorm for 5 minutes and write your analysis of where the colonists went!
• Be creative!
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