Roanoke Island
How accurate are the theories about the disappearance of the colonists on Roanoke
Island as compared to actual fact?
First Attempts
• Sir Walter Raleigh• 2 trips to Roanoke
• 1585 and 1587
• Both failed attempts
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1587
• Attempting to go further North
• First baby born• Virginia Dare• Granddaughter of
Governor White
• In need of supplies, White returned to Europe
1588
• White returned despite war with Spain
• Found island deserted with smoke rising from sand dunes
• Few people were ever found
Croatoan Clue
• The only sign of life was the word CROATOAN and the letters CRO carved into objects
Theories
• Lee Miller believes that conspiracy led to the demise of the Roanoke colonists
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
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