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Roanoke, the “Lost” Colony

Roanoke, the “Lost” Colony. 1585 – Sir Walter Raleigh attempted but colonists returned. 1587 – Raleigh sends 2 nd group under John White to Roanoke Island & leaves for more supplies. 1590 – White returns to an abandoned colony, some rusted debris and…. What Happened to Them?.

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Roanoke, the “Lost” Colony

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  1. Roanoke, the “Lost” Colony • 1585 – Sir Walter Raleigh attempted but colonists returned. • 1587 – Raleigh sends 2nd group under John White to Roanoke Island & leaves for more supplies. • 1590 – White returns to an abandoned colony, some rusted debris and…

  2. What Happened to Them? • “There were theories. Indian raid, disease, but nobody knows what really happened. They were all just gone. Wiped out over night.” • The principal theory is that they dispersed and were absorbed by either the local Croatoan or Hatteras Indians. • “…descendants of the Croatoan tribe, the modern day Lumbee, [appeared…] 50 years after the disappearance of the colony. Observers described these people as having European features and speaking English.” www.supernatural.tv/.../legends/s2/croatoan.htm

  3. Jamestown 1607 England’s First Permanent “New World” Settlement

  4. English - All Business • Two Joint Stock Companies Shares of the business sold to investors Va. Company of Plymouth VA. Company of London • Search for Silver & Gold • Nothing else got done – no planning for future • “…he that will not work shall not eat.” • John Smith forces farming.

  5. Jamestown Threatened • John Smith blown up – Colonists’ link to Natives is gone and they distrust those remaining. • Colonists antagonize Indians & Powhatan • Crops fail, bad water, freezing winter… “Starving time”

  6. Tobacco Saves Jamestown • John Rolfe led a 2nd group of settlers. • Plays with blending 2 strains of tobacco to compete with Spanish success. • Result – a high quality plant in demand in Europe. “Brown Gold” saves Jamestown. • After that tobacco was all they grew

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