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The Lost Colony of Roanoke

The Lost Colony of Roanoke. 1585-1590. Sir Humphrey Gilbert. In 1553, Gilbert discovers New Foundland Claims it for Queen Elizabeth I Died at sea. Sir Walter Raleigh. Given permission to claim land in North America Claims Roanoke Island in the name of Queen Elizabeth I.

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The Lost Colony of Roanoke

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  1. The Lost Colony of Roanoke 1585-1590

  2. Sir Humphrey Gilbert • In 1553, Gilbert discovers New Foundland • Claims it for Queen Elizabeth I • Died at sea

  3. Sir Walter Raleigh • Given permission to claim land in North America • Claims Roanoke Island in the name of Queen Elizabeth I

  4. Roanoke Colony – Attempt #1 • 1585, 100 men were sent to colonize Roanoke Colony • Things were so rough during the winter, they returned to England You are here

  5. Roanoke Colony – Attempt #2 • 1587, Raleigh sends another group of settlers • 91 men, 17 women, and 9 children • Lead by John White • Needed supplies, White returns to England

  6. White Returns… • 3 years later, White returns to Roanoke • Colony was deserted of all inhabitants • The only clue was the word “Croatoan” carved on a gatepost

  7. And they were never seen again… What do you think happened to them?

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