Historical story

What was the purpose of Roanoke?

Roanoke was established as a way for England to establish a permanent settlement in North America. The first colony was established in 1585, and was led by Sir Walter Raleigh. The colony was plagued by problems from the beginning, and was eventually abandoned in 1590. A second attempt was made to colonize Roanoke in 1587, but the colony disappeared mysteriously and its fate remains unknown.