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Which European nations focused primarily on Central America, the Caribbean, and South America during their early explorations?
Which European nations focused primarily on Central America, the Caribbean, and South America during their early explorations?
What significant tool was created to aid sailors and explorers in understanding their world?
What significant tool was created to aid sailors and explorers in understanding their world?
What was the primary reason for Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to North America in 1584?
What was the primary reason for Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to North America in 1584?
What happened to the English colony at Roanoke after John White returned from England in 1590?
What happened to the English colony at Roanoke after John White returned from England in 1590?
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Which of the following statements is true about the hardships faced by the Roanoke colonists?
Which of the following statements is true about the hardships faced by the Roanoke colonists?
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What was the immediate fate of Virginia Dare, the first English colonist born in North America?
What was the immediate fate of Virginia Dare, the first English colonist born in North America?
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Which clue did John White find that suggested what might have happened to the Roanoke colonists?
Which clue did John White find that suggested what might have happened to the Roanoke colonists?
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What significant historical event occurred in 1584 related to the English colonization of North America?
What significant historical event occurred in 1584 related to the English colonization of North America?
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Which nation was NOT primarily focused on North America during the early exploration period?
Which nation was NOT primarily focused on North America during the early exploration period?
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What was one of the hardships faced by the Roanoke colonists?
What was one of the hardships faced by the Roanoke colonists?
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What mystery surrounds the fate of the Roanoke colony?
What mystery surrounds the fate of the Roanoke colony?
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Who was responsible for founding the colony on Roanoke Island?
Who was responsible for founding the colony on Roanoke Island?
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What was one potential reason for the disappearance of the Roanoke colonists?
What was one potential reason for the disappearance of the Roanoke colonists?
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Study Notes
European Presence in North America
- Spain and Portugal were the first explorers and colonizers of the New World, focusing on Central America, the Caribbean, and South America leaving North America largely unexplored.
- The English, French, and Dutch explored North America and sought to establish their empires.
- The Mercator projection map, created for sailors, helped explorers plan their journeys and showed vast areas for exploration and potential riches.
- The Mercator projection map, although distorted in the far North and South, accurately depicted the regions where Europeans were interested in exploring and claiming land.
English Presence in the New World
- England aimed to establish a permanent settlement in North America to solidify its presence in the New World.
- Sir Walter Raleigh was granted a charter, a document authorizing him to establish a colony.
- Raleigh sent expeditions to present-day Virginia and North Carolina in 1584 and named the area Virginia.
- The first English colony at Roanoke Island, North Carolina, struggled with survival due to conflicts with Native Americans and food shortages, forcing the remaining colonists to return to England.
- In 1587, John White and 150 colonists resettled Roanoke, with the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in North America.
- White's return to England for supplies was delayed by war with Spain, preventing him from returning for three years.
- Upon his return, White found Roanoke deserted, with only the word "Croatoan" carved into a post, hinting at a possible escape or integration with the friendly Croatan tribe.
- The fate of the "lost colony" at Roanoke remains a mystery, with no definitive answer about their disappearance.
European Exploration
- Early European exploration was dominated by Spain and Portugal in the 1500s.
- Spain and Portugal focused on Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, leaving much of North America unexplored.
- English, French, and Dutch explorers expanded their empires into North America in the 1500s and 1600s.
- The Mercator projection map, created for use by sailors, helped explorers plan their voyages and identify areas for exploration and potential riches.
English Presence in the New World
- England established a permanent settlement in North America in the late 1500s.
- Sir Walter Raleigh received a charter to start a colony and sent an expedition in 1584.
- The expedition landed in present-day Virginia and North Carolina, which Raleigh collectively named Virginia.
- In 1585, Raleigh sent another group to found a colony on Roanoke Island.
- The colonists at Roanoke faced challenges, including conflict with Native Americans and difficulty finding food.
- In 1587, John White and 150 colonists resettled Roanoke, where Virginia Dare, the first English colonist born in North America, was born.
- White returned to England for supplies but was delayed for three years due to war with Spain.
- Upon returning to Roanoke, White found the colony deserted with only the word "Croatoan" carved into a post as a clue to the colonists' fate.
- Theories surrounding the "lost colony" of Roanoke include an escape from a Native American attack and integration with the Croatan tribe.
- The fate of the Roanoke colonists remains unknown to this day.
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Explore the early European presence in North America, focusing on the roles of Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands. Learn about the significance of the Mercator projection map and the efforts of figures like Sir Walter Raleigh in establishing colonies. This quiz will test your knowledge on the exploration and colonization strategies of these nations.
