The colonisation of Virginia – reasons for colonising, planning and organisation, reasons for failure Flashcards
Reasons for colonising Virginia
A base to attack spanish colonies from
A base for privateering (privacy)
It acts as an example for future colonies
North Americans could choose English traders over Spanish traders
England would no longer need to rely on Europe for trade if it could control the trade from the New World
Planning/preparation for colonising virginia
Sir Walter Raleigh was given a grant to explore North America in 1584
Fact finding mission in 1584 was used to create positive reports and therfore persuade people to move to the colony
Walter raleigh invested his own money
What was brought back to England in the preparation of colonising virginia?
Two native americans, Manteo and Wanchese
They helped with language and made links with their people.
Reasons for failure of the first colony of Virginia (1585-86)- the voyage
They left England too late in order to reach virginia and plant crops
The boat became damaged on the journey and food and seeds were lost or spoiled
The colonists were now dependent on the Native Americans for food
Reasons for failure of the first colony of Virginia (1585-86)-native americans
The local chief Wingina was an unpredictable character who was suspicious of the English
He turned against English settlers and was killed when he attempted to attack the English.
Reasons for failure of the first colony of Virginia (1585-86)-difficulty hunting
Gunpowder had been spilled on the journey.
Therefore made them have to rely on Native Americans for food.
Reasons for failure of the first colony of Virginia (1585-86)- wrong people
They had recruited the wrong mix of people
Many of the people who signed up were inexperienced and expected things to be easy.
Roanoke 1587-90 Lost colony
Manteo was made Lord Roanoke and John white in overall charge
They experienced many problems including significant hostility from Native tribes(John Whites adviser was found dead with 16 rounds)
John White returned to England when he returned in 1590 he found the colony deserted.
What was the only clue about what happened to the lost colony?
The word ‘Croatoan’ carved into a post
Croatoan was the name of the native Americans
