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• What was the primary reason for the failure of the Virginia colony?

  Multiple reasons contributed to its failure
• What were the main reasons for the failure of the colonization of Virginia?

  • Lack of food
  • Poor leadership
  • Lack of skills and experience
  • Attack by Indigenous tribes
  • The war with Spain
• How did the timing of the first colonists' departure affect their food supply?

  They left too late to plant crops
• What impact did the seawater damage to one ship have on the colony?

  It ruined the food supply for colonists
• What was the consequence of the first expedition's inability to provide for themselves?

  They abandoned the colony in 1586
• What leadership issues did the Virginia colony face?

  Richard Grenville clashed with Ralph Lane
• How did poor leadership contribute to the abandonment of the colonies?

  It led to lack of direction and purpose
• What skills were lacking among the colonists of Virginia?

  Experience and physical capacity for work
• How did the lack of a stone fort affect the colony's safety?

  It left the colony vulnerable to attacks
• What prompted the attack by Indigenous tribes in 1586?

  Settlers' demands for food and diseases
• What was the outcome of Wingina's attack on the colonists?

  It led to a crisis and abandonment of Roanoke
• What was the significance of the war with Spain for the Virginia colony?

  It limited resupply ships to the colonists
• What template did the failed Virginia colony serve for future settlements?

  It influenced the Jamestown settlement in 1607
• Who organized the failed expedition to colonize Virginia?

  Sir Walter Raleigh
• What was Sir Walter Raleigh's role in the colonization of Virginia?

  He raised funds and encouraged colonists
• What year did Raleigh receive a grant to explore North America?

  1584
• What were the motivations for colonizing Virginia?

  Trade, reducing dependency, and military base
• How did the presence of friendly Indigenous peoples influence colonization?

  It encouraged English settlers to explore
• What did the colonists take with them to Virginia?

  Food, tools, weapons, and fresh water
• What was the outcome of Drake's circumnavigation of the globe?

  Increased England's reputation as a sea power
• Why did Drake undertake his circumnavigation?

  To attack Spain and seek revenge
• What was the significance of Nova Albion claimed by Drake?

  It encouraged further trade and exploration
• How did Drake's expedition affect England's naval strategy?

  It emphasized the navy as a defense tool
• What was the main reason for the failure of the Virginia colony?

  Multiple reasons contributed to its failure
• What were the reasons for the failure of the colonization of Virginia?

  • Lack of food
  • Poor leadership
  • Lack of skills and experience
  • Attack by Indigenous tribes
  • The war with Spain
• How did the timing of the first colonists' departure affect their food supply?

  They left too late to plant crops
• What impact did the seawater damage to one ship have on the colony?

  It ruined the food supply for colonists
• What was the consequence of the first expedition abandoning the colony in 1586?

  It left the colony vulnerable and unsupported
• Who was the leader of the first expedition to Virginia?

  Richard Grenville
• Why did poor leadership contribute to the failure of the Virginia colony?

  It led to a lack of direction and purpose
• What happened to the second expedition led by John White?

  It was abandoned in 1587
• How did the lack of skills and experience affect the colonists' ability to survive?

  They were unprepared for manual labor and farming
• What was the result of the attack by Algonquian Chief Wingina in 1586?

  It forced colonists to abandon Roanoke
• What was the war with Spain's impact on the Virginia colony?

  It isolated the colonists and limited supplies
• What template did the failed Virginia colony provide for future settlements?

  • It influenced the establishment of Jamestown in 1607
  • Highlighted the importance of planning and resources
  • Showed the need for better leadership and skills
• Who organized the failed expedition to colonize Virginia?

  Sir Walter Raleigh
• What was Sir Walter Raleigh's role in the colonization of Virginia?

  He raised funds and encouraged colonists
• What year did the English colonization of Virginia begin?

  1583
• What were the main goods that colonists aimed to trade from Virginia?

  Animal skins, gold, and crops
• How did the presence of friendly Indigenous peoples influence colonization?

  It encouraged English settlers to explore Virginia