Sir Walter Raleigh

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What was his status?

A nobleman and a courtier

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When did he become an explorer?

During Elizabeth’s reign.

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What happened in 1584?

Elizabeth gave Raleigh a grant to explore and settle lands in North America.

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What did Raleigh need to raise?

Huge amounts of money.

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What did Raleigh need to encourage?

Potential English colonists to leave their homes and settle in a land many knew little about.

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Did he lead to colonists?

He didn’t lead the colonists

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Why was he significant?

He raised funds for the project and persuaded people to leave England and settle in Virginia.