131k views
5 votes
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

2 Answers

5 votes
(B)to provide Slaves for Labor ini England's other colonies
User Igor Shalyminov
by
7.1k points
2 votes

A.) To grow tobacco for the European market

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

User Cmlloyd
by
7.6k points