What is one inconsistency in the theory that the colony was killed by a storm?
The fence was still standing
100
Name one place the colonists might've moved to
Chesapeake Bay
Salmon Creek
200
Which theory "explains everything"?
The alien abduction theoy
300
Who was the first colony's leader?
Richard Lane
300
DAILY DOUBLE: Why was John White's arrival in Roanoke delayed?
His arrival was delayed because of a naval war
300
Give evidence proving that he colonists were killed by the Native Americans. Give at least 2
Native Americans were known as killers.
The relationship between the colonists and the Native Americans wasn’t good.
Native Americans also had a long time to “clean” the evidence.
The engraving of the word “CROATOAN”
300
Name the two theories I believe are true
The drought theory and the Native American theory
400
Why did John White return to England?
He returned to England because there was a shortage of supplies.
400
When did he arrive in Roanoke for the second time?
August 16th, 1590
400
When was the drought?
1587-1589
400
What is the name of the tribe the colonists might've gone to live with?
The Croatoan tribe
500
When did the second colony get to Roanoke? (Exact date)
July 22nd, 1587
500
What did he find when he came back?
Torn-apart houses and fortifications, small cannons, opened chests, a tall fence, and two carvings on trees that read “CRO” and “Croatoan”
500
Explain how scientists discovered there was a drought?