I wonder, what did really happen to the first colony of the u.s from Europe?

Answer 1

Accepting the earlier comments, I take it you mean the one established at Roanoke. I thought this was clouded in mystery as well until I found the following -

Such was the state of affairs at Roanoke Island when, on June 9, 1586, Captain Stafford brought news of the fact that Sir Francis Drake was off the coast with a mighty fleet of 23 ships. Richly laden with booty from his attack on the Spanish West Indies and Florida, Drake's fleet anchored next day partly in the port near Roanoke Island (probably Port Ferdinando) and partly in a "wilde roade" at sea 2 miles from the shore. Second in command to Drake on this expedition was Capt. Christopher Carleill, Secretary Walsingham's stepson and son-in-law, who had been interested in American exploration since 1574. Lane and some of his company went on board Drake's flagship, and Drake made them a generous offer. He would give them a ship, one or two pinnaces, a number of smaller boats, and sufficient ship masters, sailors, and supplies to afford another month's stay at Roanoke and a return voyage to England, or he would give them all immediate return passage to England with his fleet. To Lane's credit it must be said that he was loath to give up the Roanoke Island project. He accepted the first offer, and the ship was turned over to him; but before the supplies could be made ready, a storm arose and the ship was blown out to sea and did not return. The fleet suffered other losses in this storm, but Drake remained open handed. He offered Lane supplies as before and another ship, but since this vessel was much too large to be kept in Lane's only harbor, its acceptance, and dependence on it, involved a great risk.

This fact, the troubled state of Europe and America, making war with Spain now practically inevitable, and the unaccountable delay in the arrival of Grenville's supply fleet caused Lane to ask for passage to England. When Drake sailed, on June 18, he carried the colonists home with him.

That was the end of the first attempt at colonisation. Raleigh later left fifteen men at the site, who it would appear were killed by the local Indians.

Have a look at the link - very interesting!

Answer 2

Most would say that Roanoke was the first, but that is not true. People always think England first and Spain second. The Spanish had set up colonies in present day Florida before the English in Virginia. The first colony was the original Pensacola colony founded in 1559 by Tristan de Luna y Arellano. It was later abandoned in 1561 because of hurricanes, famine and Warring tribes. So, technically the first colony in the US was Spanish. If you really want to take it further, San Juan, Puerto Rico is even older. It was founded in 1512. Since Puerto Rico is a US possession, then you could say that it is the oldest US city. St. Augustine is the oldest continuous occupied European city in the Continental US. It has been occupied since 1566. Roanke was not founded until 1585 and then disappeared about 10 months later.

Answer 3

Are you referring to the Roanoke Colony?

If so, this is really less of a mystery than many people believe.

There is a tribe of Native Americans in North Carolina known as the Lumbee among whom are many people who have distinctly European features such as blonde or red hair and blue or green eyes. Also, among the surnames common among them are those of several of the original English families of the Roanoke colony.

It is fairly certain that when the colony was on the verge of collapse that the surviving colonists joined the local natives and intermarried with them. This idea is very distasteful to certain people who feel that some races are superior to others and dislike the idea of Europeans mixing with other races.

Interestingly, the Lumbees are continually denied recognition as an official Native American tribe because they are believed to have too much non-native blood!

Answer 4

If you really want to get down to it, the Vikings do appear to have established colonies before even Spain. There is a debate as to whether Vinland was located in present day Newfoundland or in New England. There is certainly evidence, though typically overlooked, of Norse settlement and exploration in New England.

Answer 5

Yeah that Roanoke thing was creepy...Eveyone just disappeared. We may never know.

Answer 6

No one is quite sure. Its possible that they died of some disease, but its impossible to be certain.

Answer 7

Kidnapped by aliens.

Answer 8

sickness, hostiles, starvation (maybe they went off in search of food)