Trouble in Roanoke

• A. Spain establishes first colonies in the Americas.

• B. France, England, & Netherlands follow Spain’s example.

• C. Intense competition between these powers to control economic markets.

• D. Rivalries emerge b/w nations.

• A. 1585• B. Sir Walter Raleigh

raises money to start a new colony.

• C. Queen Elizabeth approves.

• D. Colonists land on Roanoke Island.

• E. Within a year the colony fails.

Elizabeth and

Raleigh in the 16th Century

• A. 1587

• B. 120+ colonists return to Roanoke.

• C. Supplies run low.

• D. John White and others sail for England to gather supplies.

• E. War with Spain prevents them from returning.

• A. 1580• B. White and colonists

return.• C. No signs of life to

be found.• D. CROATOAN

carved on single tree.

• So what do you think happened?

• Brainstorm for 5 minutes and write your analysis of where the colonists went!

• Be creative!