Ralph Lane Colony Timeline

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    John Cabot

    John Cabot Claims Newfoundland for England's King Henry VII

  • Manteo and Wanchese

    Amadas and Barlowe encounter Manteo and Wanchese. Both natives are taken to England after 6 weeks on Roanoke.
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    Sir Walter Raleigh, Amadas, and Barlowe

    Sir Walter Raleigh gets a charter to set up a colony. Amadas and Barlowe set sail for North America (Apr. 1584), lands off the coast of North Carolina. Amadas and Barlowe claim land for England, named, "Roanoke Island."

  • Roanoke Colony Attempt

    Sir Walter Raleigh sneds 100 men to colonize the area (Roanoke Island).

  • Sir Francis Drake Rescue

    Sir Francis Drake sails to Ralph Lane Colony and finds the colonists in desperate shape. He then agrees to send them back to England. 15 men were left to hold the region for England.