1. The Lost Colony of Roanoke

2. Sir Humphrey Gilbert In 1553, Gilbert discovers New Foundland
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
1585, 100 men were sent to colonize Roanoke Colony
Things were so rough during the winter, they returned to England
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5. Roanoke Colony – Attempt #2
1587, Raleigh sends another group of settlers
91 men, 17 women, and 9 children
Lead by John White
Needed supplies, White returns to England

6. 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

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