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SETTLING A NEW WORLD: THE LOST COLONY OF ROANOKE ISLAND
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- 1. Multiple ChoicePART A: Which of the following statements best summarizes a central idea of the text?Roanoke was never technically lost; it is much more likely that they simply moved and became integrated in Algonquian society.The settlers of Roanoke colony had little experience and support in creating a colony, and outside events made it very difficult for them to succeed.Roanoke could have survived if John White had simply tried harder to return with supplies between the years 1587 and 1590.Sir Walter Raleigh is the most to blame for the failure of Roanoke; he pushed for this colony and took on very little responsibility for it.
- 2. Multiple ChoicePART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?“Sir Walter Raleigh himself, even though still supportive of the idea of an English foothold in the New World, began to show a decreased enthusiasm for the venture; the colonization attempt had already cost 30,000 pounds, a steep sum in the 1580s.” (Paragraph 19)“The threat of Algonquian attack, the lack of reliable food sources, and the approaching winter forced White to return to England for more settlers and supplies.” (Paragraph 24)“England, with her faster, more maneuverable ships under Sir Francis Drake, defeated the Spanish Armada, signaling a shift in global superpowers. However, the battle delayed the return of White to Roanoke.” (Paragraph 28)“Arriving at the site of the 1587 settlement, White found “CRO” carved into a tree and “CROATOAN” carved into a palisade. There were no signs of a struggle or of the colonists leaving in haste.” (Paragraph 29)
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the English’s early involvement in North America?The English were very much involved in the early exploration and colonization of the New World, desperate for new and available resources to support their war with Spain.The English did little to engage in exploring and colonizing the New World, as there was a strong Spanish presence there since Columbus and England did not wish to expand their war with Spain overseasIn the late 1500s, England was more concerned with its war against Spain and decreasing Spanish power in the New (and the Old) World than it was establishing North American colonies for the sake of colonies.In the late 1500s, England was experiencing a period of cultural heights known as the Elizabethan period; England therefore had no reason or desire to improve or expand their empire.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements best describes the relationship between the English colonists and the Algonquian population?Their relationship was minimal at best; the settlers were isolated on an island and rarely saw any Native American people.With only a few exceptions (like Manteo), the Algonquians did not trust these foreigners and continued to sabotage their colony up until the death of Wingina/ Pemisapan.Their relationship began as relatively peaceful with the exchange of culture, information, and aid, but soon tension, sickness, and violence grew between the English and the Algonquian populations.The English colonists relied entirely on Algonquian agriculture and familiarity with the land to survive, making them strong allies throughout the history of the colony.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the English seek to colonize the New World?They needed more resources to fund their war with Spain.They wished to disrupt Spanish trade and control in the New World.They sought religious freedoms in the New World.They looked to expand their rule and establish a global empire.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the significance of the expedition of 1584?It was the first English attempt to build a settlement in North America.It marked the future site of Roanoke and it established intel on Spanish tradeIt scouted the future site of Roanoke and made contact with the Algonquian peoplesIt brought back two Algonquian representatives, who pledged to aid the English colonizers.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following did NOT contribute to the 1585 voyage’s decreased likelihood for success?violent weatherpoor timinginsufficient supplieswidespread disease
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat finally soured relations between the colonists and the Algonquian?the colonists’ continued dependence on the AlgonquianLane’s strict rules and suspicion of the Algonquianthe execution of Wingina/Pemisapanthe spread of European disease among the Algonquian population
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the colonists of the 1587 journey return to Roanoke?They were familiar with the area and believed they would have better success the second time.They ignored the single remaining skeleton, assured that their faith would protect them.They did intend to colonize elsewhere but were refused passage there so close to winter.They lacked the support and supplies from England to build anywhere farther inland.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy did White return to England?He went to report to Sir Walter Raleigh and to Elizabeth I about the status of the colony.He went seeking additional support from England for the already weakened colony.He went seeking approval of expanding or moving the colony inland.He went to ask for military aid in protecting the colony from Algonquian attack.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy was White delayed in returning to Roanoke?He did not wish to return but could not find anyone to take his place.The Spanish Armada physically blocked White’s ship from sailing to the New World.Sir Walter Raleigh formally ended the Roanoke experiment in favor of Irish colonization.A direct battle with Spain decreased interest in colonization and delayed his return.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the fate of the colony of Roanoke?When White returned, the colony had disappeared entirely with no trace.The colony left a note for White, but he was unable to determine their fate due to weather.The colony survived in spite of the challenging circumstances that they faced.White found the skeleton of a single member of the original colony.
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