Lesson 24: Why Walter Raleigh attempted to colonise Virginia

• Who attempted to colonise Virginia in 1584?

  Sir Walter Raleigh
• Why did Raleigh not participate in the voyage to Virginia?

  He planned the voyage but did not sail
• What was one of Raleigh's notable contributions to England?

  Bringing back tobacco
• How many sons did Raleigh have?

  Two sons
• What was the purpose of Raleigh's expedition to Virginia?

  To colonise North America
• What did Raleigh's team report about the Native Americans?

  They were friendly and Virginia was paradise
• How did Raleigh persuade people to leave England for Virginia?

  By promoting the idea of wealth and paradise
• Who were the two Native Americans brought back by Raleigh's team?

  Manteo and Wanchese
• What role did Manteo and Wanchese play for the English explorers?

  They helped learn the Native language
• Why did Queen Elizabeth refuse to fund Raleigh's voyage?

  She was saving money to fight Spain
• What support did Elizabeth provide to Raleigh for the voyage?

  A ship, gunpowder, and royal backing
• What does "colonise" mean in the context of Raleigh's efforts?

  To settle a group of people permanently
• What were the Native Americans referred to in the study material?

  The tribes who originally occupied the land
• Why was it important for the English colonists to have enough supplies for the voyage?

  To ensure survival during the journey and settlement
• What types of supplies were needed for the voyage?

  Food, fresh water, farming tools, seeds, weapons
• What was the purpose of having weapons on the ships?

  To defend against Spanish or pirate attacks
• When did the colonists need to sail to Virginia?

  In time to grow crops for winter survival
• What skills did Raleigh need in the 300 colonists he planned to take?

  Hunters, farmers, soldiers, and stone masons
• Who was the Expedition Leader for Raleigh's voyage?

  Richard Grenville
• What was Ralph Lane's role in the Virginia expedition?

  He was chosen as the Governor of Virginia
• What was Thomas Harriot skilled at?

  Map making and understanding Native language
• How did Harriot contribute to the expedition?

  He worked with Manteo and Wanchese