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    What became of Roanoke Colony settled by the English in 1585?

    Question #122269. Asked by star_gazer. (Jul 03 11 8:29 PM)


    CmdrK

    		Their fate is unknown, but they disappeared during the Anglo-Spanish War.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke_Colony

    Jul 03 11, 8:51 PM
    pollucci19

    		Whilst it still remains a mystery the most popular theories are (a) they were killed by Indians (b) they packed up and moved inland, marrying into the Indian tribes and (c) they were killed by Spanish troops making their way up from Florida. Argument exists over the actual location of the site, some believing that the area of the camp is now underwater.

    http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/03/0302_040302_lostcolony_2.html



    Jul 03 11, 10:08 PM

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