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Decision to colonize the new world
Sir Walter Raleigh was given the patent by Queen Elizabeth to colonize the new world -
English Expidetion
Captain Amadas and Arthur Barlowe went on an English exploratory expedition to the new world. They reached the Outer Banks and began to explore the Roanoke Islands. -
The Arrival
The first colonists arrived at Roanoke -
Silver Cup
The English burned a Secotan village because they stole a silver cup. This is an example of how the English did not get along with the other people already on Roanoke. -
Indian Attack
There was a planned Indian attack. The attack was led in the mainland coastal village of Roanoke. The surviving colonists departed to England in such a hurry, they left behind 3 men. -
Second Attempt
John White's second try to start a colony in Roanoke. 150 others went with him. -
Spanish Armada
The Spanish Armada attacks England, delaying John Whites return to Roanoke. -
Virginia Colony
In Portsmouth, England, John White along with 3 ships and 2 small boats set sail for the Virginia Colony. -
John White returns to England
Unable to find any one in the colony, John White returns to England for good. -
The Disappearance
Sir Walter Raleigh returned to Roanoke and discovered that all the people were missing. He found the letters "C R O" carved into a post. -
The New Colony
Jamestown was founded. This was the first permanate English settlement.