Special Sub-Topic: Mystery at Roanoke Colony Authored by: corinthos9 Sub-topic of: US Colonial History

What happened at Roanoke that is still a mystery?

All the colonists disappeared.. When supplies arrived from England there was no one there.

Who established Roanoke Colony?

Sir Walter Raleigh. Sir Walter Raleigh was given approval to found a colony there by Queen Elizabeth.

When was Roanoke Colony founded?

1585. 1585 was the year the original colony was started, the second Roanoke began in 1587.

Who was the Governor of Roanoke Colony?

John White. White was appointed by Raleigh.

The first English child born in America was born in Roanoke. What was her name?

Virginia Dare. Virginia Dare was born to Eleanor Dare.

The Roanoke Colony was in what present day state?

North Carolina. It was on the treacherous shores of Cape Hatteras.

How many people disappeared from the colony?

116. 90 men, 17 women and 9 children.

What kept aid from Great Britain reaching the colony?

They were at war with Spain.. Most of the British fleet was being used in the war with Spain, there were no ships to go across the Atlantic.

When aid was finally sent to Roanoke, what did the people on the ship see that gave them hope?

A camp fire.. The fire was coming from a tribe of Croatoan indians.

What word was found carved on a fence post in the old colony?

Croatoan. Croatoan was the only word that was found. Raleigh was confused because he did not see the symbols that the colonists were supposed to draw if they had to abandon the colony.