Roanoke: England’s attempt at an American colony (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In which year did the queen grant a charter to Sir Humphrey Gilbert?
In which year did the queen grant a charter to Sir Humphrey Gilbert?
1578
In which year did Gilbert claim St. John's, Newfoundland?
In which year did Gilbert claim St. John's, Newfoundland?
1583
What was Walter Raleigh's relationship to Sir Humphrey Gilbert?
What was Walter Raleigh's relationship to Sir Humphrey Gilbert?
Half-brother
What problem existed with much of the land awarded to Raleigh?
What problem existed with much of the land awarded to Raleigh?
Already claimed by Spain
On which date was the charter issued to Walter Raleigh?
On which date was the charter issued to Walter Raleigh?
25 March 1584
By which year was Raleigh required to establish a colony?
By which year was Raleigh required to establish a colony?
1591
What restriction did Raleigh face whilst managing the colony?
What restriction did Raleigh face whilst managing the colony?
Forbidden to leave queen's side
Who was the island of Roanoke named after?
Who was the island of Roanoke named after?
Roanoke Carolina Algonquian people
What word was carved into a fence post at the colony?
What word was carved into a fence post at the colony?
Croatoan
In which year did John White return to the Roanoke Colony?
In which year did John White return to the Roanoke Colony?
1590
In which year had John White departed from Roanoke?
In which year had John White departed from Roanoke?
1587
What had been built at Roanoke since White's departure?
What had been built at Roanoke since White's departure?
A palisade