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How Did Sir Francis Drake Create A Settlement In America

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The peace did not last long however. The Natives were angered by the cruel tactics of the colonies leaders and became hostile. The supply ships would be driven out by native looters and warriors. Without supplies food became scarce and the colonists began to starve. When Sir Francis Drake arrived at the colony on his way back from the west indies, the colonists decided to travel back with him. They left behind a crew of 15 men to protect the island but they were soon drove out by the natives. In August 1587, The english tried a second time to create a settlement in america. When they arrived they only found charred ruins of the old settlement. They decided to stay despite the discouraging welcome. Governor John White was in charge of this

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