What is one thing that may have angered the Croatoans and caused them to become violent?

Mistaken attack by the colonists

What evidence does not prove that the Colonists starved to death?

The Indians left a message saying this happened

What were the Spanish attempting to wipe out the colonies?

To expand the ownership of land for the Spanish

Which is not a reasonable explanation for the new evidence found regarding the patch/fort?

White had not developed his skills as a map-maker yet

Why is the theory of a huge storm wiping out the colonies very unlikely?

A storm that could upturn chests would knock down trees too!

What diseases were deadly to the colonists and may have wiped them out?

Burning fever, Cholera, Dysentery

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CSI: Roanoke! The Lost Colony Investigation!

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1
What is one thing that may have angered the Croatoans and caused them to become violent?
Mistaken attack by the colonists
Bad water and food
Burning too much wood
The colonists teaming up with the Roanoke Indians
2
What evidence does not prove that the Colonists starved to death?
There was likely a food shortage
The Indians left a message saying this happened
There was not much fresh water or food
They region was in a drought
3
When did drought that may have affected the Colonists occur on the Roanoke Island?
1587-1589
1591 - 1595
1580 - 1581
1550 - 1556
4
What were the Spanish attempting to wipe out the colonies?
They were looking for gold
To expand the ownership of land for the Spanish
They needed animals for food
They didn't like the colonies because they wore funny hats
5
Which of the following artifacts were NOT found by archaeologists on Croatoan Island?
Brass buttons
Old, English silk handkerchief
Lead bullets
Gold signet ring from England
6
Which is not a reasonable explanation for the new evidence found regarding the patch/fort?
White had not developed his skills as a map-maker yet
White wanted to hide the location of his granddaughter
White wanted Queen to think the colonists were successful
White wanted to protect the colonists from invaders
7
Why is the theory of a huge storm wiping out the colonies very unlikely?
The colonists had umbrellas
A storm that could upturn chests would knock down trees too!
Storms weren't that strong back then
A storm could never be strong enough to do this
8
What was the name of the hurricane that uncovered all the of the artifacts on Roanoke Island?
Hurricane Mira
Hurricane Elinor
Hurricane Emily
Hurricane Eva
9
What do historians think the storm was that caused such devastation to the colonists?
Tornado
Tsunami
Hurricane
Earthquake
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What diseases were deadly to the colonists and may have wiped them out?
Burning fever
Cholera
Common cold
Dysentery

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