USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A poor and unpopular leader, White agreed to be a messenger back to England to inform the colony’s backers of the location change and a need for new supplies. Waylaid by the Spanish Armada, he did not return until 1590; the colonists had disappeared.

Detailed explanation-2: -After returning to England, White could find little help for the colony. England was in the middle of a large battle with Spain and the Spanish Armada. As a result, White was unable to return until three years later in 1590.

Detailed explanation-3: -None of the assistants wanted to go, and on 22 August 1587 the entire colony went to Governor White and asked him to return to England. White was in a dilemma. He was needed both to ensure the timely delivery of supplies and to govern the colony.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are many theories about what became of Roanoke, none of which are particularly pleasant. Historians have posited that the colonists were killed by Native Americans or hostile Spaniards, or that they died off due to disease or famine, or were victims of a deadly storm.

Detailed explanation-5: -Setting up a new colony was never going to be easy. Although the first reports that were sent back home said that there was plenty of food, the settlers had to rely on Amerindian help. They also relied on getting more help and supplies from England-a journey that took ten weeks. Reports of food shortages were common.