Exploration & Discovery

English Colonists Abandon Roanoke Island Settlement

After struggling to establish a permanent settlement on Roanoke Island, English colonists, led by Sir Richard Grenville, decided to leave the area. Located off the coast of present-day North Carolina, their attempts at colonization faced numerous challenges, including food shortages and strained relations with local Indigenous tribes. Ultimately, the group resolved to return to England, marking a significant setback for English colonization efforts in North America.

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