1. Roanoke Island How accurate are the theories about the disappearance of the colonists on Roanoke Island as compared to actual fact?

2. First Attempts Sir Walter Raleigh 2 trips to Roanoke 1585 and 1587 Both failed attempts http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0 /0f/Sir_Walter_Raleigh_BAH-p22.png/250px- Sir_Walter_Raleigh_BAH-p22.png

3. 1587 Attempting to go further North First baby born Virginia Dare Granddaughter of Governor White In need of supplies, White returned to Europe

4. 1588 White returned despite war with Spain Found island deserted with smoke rising from sand dunes Few people were ever found

5. Croatoan Clue The only sign of life was the word CROATOAN and the letters CRO carved into objects

6. Theories Lee Miller believes that conspiracy led to the demise of the Roanoke colonists

7. Theories Other theories include: Indian attacks Failed escape attempts Boats sinking on the way to Croatoan Island No theory can be proven because little is known about the last year on the island