The Roanoke Settlers

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Which country's success in the Americas inspired other European powers to seek opportunities across the Atlantic?

  • France
  • Spain (correct)
  • Portugal
  • England

Who was given the right to claim land in North America by England's Queen Elizabeth in 1584?

  • English pirates
  • Sir Walter Raleigh (correct)
  • Sir Francis Drake
  • Roanoke settlers

Where did the scouts report to Sir Walter Raleigh as a good place for a colony?

  • North Carolina
  • Virginia
  • Jamestown
  • Roanoke Island (correct)

What was the name of the area that Sir Walter Raleigh called in North Carolina?

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

What were the English pirates, such as Sir Francis Drake, successful in doing in the late 1500s?

<p>Stealing Spanish treasure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What problems did the Roanoke settlers encounter?

<p>The Roanoke settlers encountered various problems, including hostile Native American tribes, lack of supplies, and harsh living conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the great powers of Europe interested in the Americas?

<p>The great powers of Europe were interested in the Americas because of the rich opportunities and resources available there.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir Walter Raleigh do after receiving the right to claim land in North America?

<p>After receiving the right to claim land in North America, Sir Walter Raleigh sent scouts to find a suitable place for a colony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Roanoke Island located?

<p>Roanoke Island is located off the coast of what is now North Carolina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the English pirates, like Sir Francis Drake, achieve in the late 1500s?

<p>The English pirates, like Sir Francis Drake, achieved success in stealing Spanish treasure on its way from the Americas to Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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