In 1587, the English sent a group of settlers to Roanoke to establish a colony in North America. After returning from a trip to Europe, the Governor of this settlement, John White, found that the entire English colony had disappeared. This disappearance has been the subject of great debate. But, it is no longer a mystery; we now know that the settlers did not disappear but instead relocated to the Island of Croatoa.
First, when White returned he found the word “Croatoa” carved onto a piece of wood. The governor had told the colonists that if they encountered any trouble while he was away, to leave a message indicating where they had gone. This sign indicates that the settlers did not disappear mysteriously but rather relocated to the Croatoan Island. Unfortunately, White’s ship was damaged during his return, so he could not travel to the island to check if the settlers were there.
Second, many English artifacts have been found on Croatoa supporting the idea that the settlers from Roanoke simply relocated to the island. Specifically, a ring was found on the Croatoan Island that can be directly linked back to an Englishman. The only way that this ring could have made its way to the island was if it was brought there by one of the English settlers from Roanoke during their relocation.
Third, when search parties finally arrived on the Croatoan Island to look for the Roanoke settlers, they did not find any but did find that the indigenous inhabitants possessed European characteristics. They had light hair and blue eyes, traits not associated with the natives of North America. The peoples of Croatoa could only have attained these characteristics through intermarriage with the English settlers from Roanoke, providing more conclusive evidence that they relocated to Croatoa.
The reading claims that the settlers in Roanoke did not disappear but they relocate to the Island of Croatos and provides three reasons of support. The professor states that their location is still mystery and the points in the reading are week and easily to dismiss. He refutes each of author's reasons.
To begin, the article avers that the governor found th word"Croatoa" carved onto a piece of wood. In contrast, the lecturer refutes this point by explaining that this makes no sense. In fact, before governor left, he asked them to relocate in another area when there is no food, but Croatoa is located in the other side of norht america. Thus, this counters the assertion of author.
Second, the article posits that English aircrafts have been found on Croatoa that supporting the idea of relocation. However, the professor opposes this point by stating that there is no way of proof. He clearly discusses that the ring, which the author mentioned it in the passage, was traded from the settlers during the harsh condition that time.
Last but not least, the reading asserts that the inhabitants in Roanoke possessed European characteristics. Conversely, the lecturer counters this point by saying that in 1857, many groups came to Croatoa to colonize, and 100 years later these characteristics appeared that may come from any group not of Roanoke.
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the article posits that English aircrafts have been found on Croatoa that supporting the idea of relocation
the article posits that English aircrafts have been found on Croatoa supporting the idea of relocation
during the harsh condition that time.
during the harsh condition at that time.
100 years later these characteristics appeared that may come from any group not of Roanoke.
100 years later these characteristics appeared that it may come from any group not of Roanoke.
Sentence: To begin, the article avers that the governor found th word'Croatoa' carved onto a piece of wood.
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Sentence: In fact, before governor left, he asked them to relocate in another area when there is no food, but Croatoa is located in the other side of norht america.
Error: norht Suggestion: north
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