1. The Lost Colony of Roanoke (1585-1590)
Colonization
The Lost Colony of Roanoke ( )

2. Sir Humphrey Gilbert
In 1553, Gilbert is given a charter to settle Newfoundland
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 (The Ralph Lane Colony)
1585, 100 men were sent to colonize Roanoke Colony
Things were so rough during the winter, they returned to England
Richard Grenville leaves, promising the return with food.
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5. Factors that led to the demise of the Ralph Lane Colony
Lack of food for colonists and Native Americans
Ralph Lanes strict leadership.
Increasing tension with Native Americans.

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

7. 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

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