Colonies in America
Roanoke- March 25, 1584. Sir Walter Raleigh sent a charter to settle in North America. Established 1585. known as lost colony. First attempt at a colony in North America.
Sir Walter Raleigh- Writer, Poet, soldier, and explorer. Married a lady-in-waiting. Went back to England and sent to jail. Looked for the city of gold. Went back to England and was thrown in jail. Spoke against England and was be-headed.
Virginia Dare- First English child to be born i America.
John White- English artist. 1st government of Roanoke. Went to get supplies and when he returned no one was home.
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