Question

What is one theory to explain what happened to the settlers at Roanoke? A) They secretely returned to England. B) They assimilated and lived among the Native Americans. C) They joined a French settlement in Canada. D) They were abducted by aliens.

Answer 1

B is the correct answer.

Many believe that the settlers were either taken or joined the local tribe out of desperation.

Evidence for this is the introduction of genes for characteristics that are not endemic to the native people of the region.