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Why is the story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke significant in American history?
It was the first successful English settlement in America
It marked the beginning of the United States
It remains a mystery due to the disappearance of its settlers
It was the site of the first Thanksgiving
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Open Ended
What challenges did the settlers of Roanoke face upon their arrival, and how did these challenges impact their chances of survival?
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Multiple Choice
Based on the excerpt from John White's journal, what did the smoke rising from Roanoke initially make him believe?
That the colonists were in danger
That the colonists were waiting for his return
That there was a fire accident
That the natives were attacking
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Why do some historians find it hard to believe that John White did not search for the lost colonists, even though his family members were among them?
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Fill in the Blanks
John White's journal is considered a
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As you read the passage from John White's journal, why doesn't he seem to be worried about the Roanoke colonists?
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Multiple Choice
According to John White's instructions, what symbol would the colonists carve if they were in distress?
A star
A cross
A circle
A triangle
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Which of the following clues did John White find on his return to Roanoke?
A cross carved on a tree
The word 'Croatoan' carved on a post
A map left behind by colonists
A letter from the natives
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Based on the timeline, what were some of the causes of conflict between the colonists and the American Indians at Roanoke?
Religious differences
Suspected theft and revenge attacks
Competition for land
Language barriers
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following events from the timeline of Roanoke involved direct violence between colonists and American Indians?
First Expedition Arrives (1584)
Governor Returns to England, Natives Attack in Revenge (1585)
John White Leaves for England for More Supplies (1587)
White Returns and Finds Colony Abandoned (1590)
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Open Ended
How do the eyewitness accounts from John Smith (1607) and John Lawson (1700) suggest a possible connection between the lost colonists and the Native Americans?
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Fill in the Blanks
According to John Smith's 1607 account, what unique architectural feature did the Natives describe about the settlement to the South?
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Open Ended
After reading the eyewitness accounts, write one example that links the American Indians to the lost colonists.
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Multiple Choice
What conclusion can you draw from the primary source map about the relationship between Roanoke and Hatteras, considering the eyewitness accounts?
They were completely unrelated settlements.
There may have been movement or connection between the two locations.
Roanoke was a much larger settlement than Hatteras.
The map only shows English settlements.
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Why did John White decide to return to England, and what challenges did the Roanoke settlers face upon arrival?
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What happened to the settlers of Roanoke after they mysteriously disappeared?
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What do you think happened to the lost colonists of Roanoke?
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