The Lost Colony at Roanoke

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Who funded the settlement at Roanoke?

Sir Walter Raleigh (correct)
Queen Elizabeth I
Virginia Dare
John White

What was the main purpose of the Roanoke settlement?

To settle on Chesapeake Bay
To find riches in the New World (correct)
To have the first English child in the New World
To establish a base for privateers

Who led the Roanoke settlement?

Virginia Dare
John White (correct)
Queen Elizabeth I
Sir Walter Raleigh

Where was the Roanoke settlement originally intended to be established?

<p>Chesapeake Bay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did John White leave the Roanoke settlement?

<p>To return to England (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Roanoke Settlement

The Roanoke settlement was funded by Sir Walter Raleigh.
The main purpose of the Roanoke settlement was to establish an English colony in North America.
The Roanoke settlement was led by John White, an English artist and cartographer.
The Roanoke settlement was originally intended to be established in the Chesapeake Bay area, but it was ultimately established on Roanoke Island in what is now Dare County, North Carolina.
John White left the Roanoke settlement to return to England to gather more supplies and to persuade more colonists to join the settlement, but his return was delayed by the English naval war against Spain.

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Test your knowledge on the mysterious "Lost Colony at Roanoke" with this quiz. Explore the history, facts, and theories surrounding the first English colony in the New World. Discover the intriguing story of the settlers, their disappearance, and the enduring mystery that has captivated historians for centuries.