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The Mystery of Roanoke Island

Social Studies

Fifth Grade

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Where is the island of Roanoke? On the east coast of present day

North Carolina

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Where did the settlers come from, and why did they come? England Queen Elizabeth’s friend Sir Walter

Raleigh advised her to send people to the New World to increase England’s power.

North America had more land and natural resources, ie; fish, animal fur,and timber.

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Who was asked to be the leader of the island? John White

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Why did John White leave Roanoke? He left Roanoke to get more

supplies for the colonists from England.

While in England the war between Spanish Armada and the English Navy kept him from returning.

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What did John White find when he returned to Roanoke? All of the people were missing. No sign of a struggle. The word CROATOAN carved on a

tree.

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What do you think happened to the people of Roanoke?

Alien?

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Disease?

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Croatoans?