Question

Who was the first Englishman to attempt to colonize the New World?

Answer 1

The first Englishman to attempt to colonize the New World was Sir Walter Raleigh. 

Answer 2

Answer: Sir Walter Raleigh

Step-by-step explanation:

Sir Walter Raleigh was the first Englishman who tried to colonized the "New World". Raleigh was a writer, poet, soldier, politician, and an explorer. In 1594 he sailed to South America and published his experiences. He set a colony close to Roanoke Island, which was named Virginia.