The document summarizes what happened to the Roanoke colony and discusses some theories about what may have occurred. It notes that 91 men, women, and children settled on Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina but when their leader John White returned from England after a delay of three years, he found the colony deserted with the only clue being the word "CROATOAN" carved in a post. Some theories are that the colonists were killed by Native Americans, wandered away to find better land, or merged with local Native American tribes.

1. Roanoke IslandWhat Happened?

2. Roanoke Island91 men, 17 women and 9 children settled on Roanoke Island (off the coast of present-day North Carolina)John White (leader) – returned to England for suppliesDelayed by Spanish for three yearsFound Roanoke desertedOnly clue – “CROATOAN” carved into a gatepostCroatoan Island – 50 miles to the south

3. What Happened?Killed by Native AmericansWandered off to find better landMerged with the NAs

4. MergedOne report by a colonist says that he spotted a native boy in the area of the colonists with “hair of a perfect yellow and… white skin.” There were also rumors of some of the colonists within fifty miles of the Jamestown fort. There had been crosses and letters found carved into the trees. John Smith was told by a native leader who lived near Roanoke that he had seen men like Smith. "Lost Colony of Roanoke." Kyrene School District - Redirect. Web. 13 Oct. 2009. <http://www.kyrene.org/schools/brisas/sunda/mystery/roanoke_files/frame.htm>.

6. JamestownWhat Happened?

7. Jamestown Movie

8. Some of the people of Jamestown resorted to cannibalism. One man was accused of killing, salting and eating his wife. He was sentenced to death.Colonists sometimes dug up and consumed corpses.(Discovered in the writings of George Percy, a prominent member of the original band of Jamestown settlers)

9. The Colonists Weren’t LazyNew evidence has shown that the colonists weren’t lazy.The experienced the worst drought in 100 years.