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What was the first English settlement in America?

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Roanoke

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Who established Roanoke?

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Sir Walter Raleigh

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What was the word left behind on Roanoke Island that John White saw when he returned?

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Croatoan

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What are documents that gave rights to establish settlements from King James I?

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Charters

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What is a joint-stock company?

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Investors buy stock to help set the settlement up, once profits are reached the investors get a percentage

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What was the settlement established by the Virginia Company?

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Jamestown

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