![]() ![]() Indian attacks led to the colonists sending White back to England to request help White’s return was delayed three years by the war with Spain and the Spanish Aramada When he returned, the colony was dismantled and the settlers disappeared Sir Walter Raleigh & The “Lost” Colony” The Second Attempt Second expedition led by John White A month after landing, White’s wife gave birth to the first English child, Virginia Dare (Aug 1587). No sign of the men remained, reports say they were attacked by indians and killed, or sailed further north. The Second Attempt Sir Francis Drake rescues the colonists and returns them to England, just as the supply ship returns 15 men left behind to guard Raleigh’s claim In 1587, Raleigh sent another 117 colonists, including 17 women and 11 children They were to pick up the 15 men and settle north in the Chesapeake Bay. The First Attempt at Roanoke Expedition of only men sent in 1585 to colonize, led by Richard Grenville Ship struck a shoal off the coast and most of the supplies were lost Local indians were accused of stealing a silver cup, and the colonists burned the Chief alive in retaliation For some reason, Grenville decides to leave 75 men and the supplies behind to try and establish the colony, despite issues. ![]() Carolina as the perfect place to raid Spanish settlements to the south Established contact with the Croatan indians Sir Walter Raleigh & The “Lost” Colony” Sir Walter Raleigh Raleigh receives a charter from Elizabeth I to colonize North Carolina Has 10 years to establish colony, or lose charter 1584, sent Philip Amadas & Arthur Barlow to explore. Reasons for European Migrations to the Americas in the 17 c Pojer at Horace Greeley High School for the basis of this presentation The Settlement of the Chesapeake Thanks to Susan M.
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