Asked by Erika Principe on May 08, 2024
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In 1587, Raleigh sent colonists to the colony that the Native peoples called Ossomocomuck. What did he rename this colony?
A) North Carolina
B) South Carolina
C) Rhode Island
D) Virginia
Raleigh
The capital city of North Carolina, named after the English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh.
- Comprehend the principal individuals and their expeditions contributing to the European exploration and subsequent colonization of the Americas.
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Hilal BasciMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Raleigh renamed the colony as Virginia, in honor of Queen Elizabeth, who was known as the "Virgin Queen."
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principal individuals and their expeditions contributing to the European exploration and subsequent colonization of the Americas.
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