Why did the English establish a colony on Roanoke Island?

(A) to grow tobacco for the European market

(B) to provide slaves for labor in England's other colonies

(C) to provide new markets and raw materials for England

(D) to grow food for the English navy

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29 April, 20:25

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Kody Ali · Answer 1

A.) To grow tobacco for the European market

The climate was very moist so it was good for growing tobacco

Jaylon · Answer 2

(B) to provide Slaves for Labor ini England's other colonies

Why did the English establish a colony on Roanoke Island?(A) to grow tobacco for the European market(B) to provide slaves for labor in England's other colonies(C) to provide new markets and raw materials for England(D) to grow food for the English navy