Final answer:
The Roanoke settlement was shorter lasting compared to Jamestown and Plymouth.
Step-by-step explanation:
Compared to Jamestown and Plymouth, the Roanoke settlement was shorter lasting. While Jamestown and Plymouth both became permanent English colonies, the Roanoke settlement ultimately failed. The fate of the Lost Colony remains unknown to this day, with speculation that the settlers may have gone to the Croatoan village before disappearing.