Roanoke

Roanoke

In 1585, Sir Walter Raleigh sponsored an expedition to Roanoke Island (modern North Carolina) to establish England’s first permanent settlement in North America.
The colony was intended to create a base for trade and a foothold against Spanish interests in the Americas.
Early settlers struggled with harsh conditions, lack of food, and conflicts with local Native Americans.
The first colony was abandoned in 1586; a second attempt in 1587 ended mysteriously, with settlers disappearing, known as the Lost Colony.
Roanoke was England’s first attempt at overseas colonisation, providing lessons for future ventures in North America.

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