THE AGE OF EXPLORATION

The Golden Age of England

Elizabeth I ruled England from 1559 to 1603

During her reign as Queen, England saw its power as a nation increase

Elizabeth goal:

THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN

Spain led to world in wealth and power

due to two reasons:

• 1. Gold from the New World

• 2. Colonies set up in the New World

Sir Walter Raleigh

Was a poet, writer, and sailor

For years he and other English sailors preyed upon Spanish ships, stole their gold and gave it to Elizabeth

Raleigh’s goal is to start a new colony in North America.

W H A T A D V A N T A G E S D O E S A C O L O N Y B R I N G ?

1. Raw Materials• Examples

2. Cheap Labor• Examples

3. Gold• Examples

Read over the handout

on the Lost Colony

Complete the terms

and the first three

questions on the

worksheet

Read over the handout

on the Lost Colony

Find the 13 clues

scattered along the

hallway. Copy each clue

as you find it into your

notebook

THE LOST COLONY OF ROANOKE

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