<p>(13 of 18) John White headed a 1587 expedition to set up a new English colony in Virginia. He travelled to Roanoake expecting to find 15 men left behind on a previous voyage. What did John White find when he arrived? </p>

(13 of 18) John White headed a 1587 expedition to set up a new English colony in Virginia. He travelled to Roanoake expecting to find 15 men left behind on a previous voyage. What did John White find when he arrived?

<p>(13 of 18) John White headed a 1587 expedition to set up a new English colony in Virginia. He travelled to Roanoake expecting to find 15 men left behind on a previous voyage. What did John White find when he arrived?&nbsp;</p>

Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia. Part 13. Reaching Roanoake

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Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia. Part 13. Reaching Roanoake

Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia. Part 13. Reaching Roanoake