In 1584, Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlowe were the first Europeans to know about the island. They was sent to that area by Sir Walter Raleigh. They was on a mission scouting the broad sounds and estuaries the look for an ideal location to settle in. There was glowing reports of Roanoke Island, and then the explorers returned home a year later with two Natives, their names were Manteo and Wanchese, all of London was abuzz with talk of the New World’s wonders.
Queen Elizabeth was impressed with the results of the reconnaissance voyage, Raleigh was rewarded knighted. The new land was named “Virginia” which was named after Virgin Queen, and the next year, Raleigh sent 100 soldiers, miners and others to Roanoke Island.
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Queen Elizabeth was impressed with the results of the reconnaissance voyage, Raleigh was rewarded knighted. The new land was named “Virginia” which was named after Virgin Queen, and the next year, Raleigh sent 100 soldiers, miners and others to Roanoke Island.
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