Ralph lane

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  • 1497

    James cabot

    In 1497, Cabot claims Newfoundland in North America
    Claims it for
  • 1498

    Sir walter raleigh

    Given permission to claim land and set up colonies in North America

  • Amadas and bowlere

    n April 1584, they set sail for North America.
    By July 1584, they are off the coast of now North Carolina.
    They claim the land 600 miles in either direction for England. The area they land in is called Roanoke Island.

  • Manteo and wachese

    The expedition meets the Natives on the 2nd day
    Following a friendly encounter, the expedition takes 2 natives, Manteo and Wanchese, back to England after a 6 week stay at Roanoke Island

  • Roanoke Colony – Attempt #1

    The expedition returns to England with glowing reports of the new area, now called Virginia.
    Raleigh urges the Queen to colonize the area
    In 1585, Raleigh sends 100 men to colonize the area.

  • The ralph lane colony

    7 ships of all men set sail for Roanoke.
    Ralph Lane is the commander of the colony
    Families would arrive 10 months later.
    Manteo and Wanchese also return with the colony
    Arrive on June 26, 1585

  • The drake rescue

    English explorer Sir Francis Drake drops in on the colony.
    Finds them in desperate shape.
    Agrees to take them all back to England.
    Colony lasted 10 months