Question

Why did the colonists of the first Roanoke colony have strained relations with the Secotan tribe?


The colonists attacked the Secotan tribe.
The colonists refused to trade with the Secotan.
The colonists believed the Secotan took their land.
The colonists thought th eSecotan stole form them.

Answer 1

The strained relations between the colonists of the first Roanoke colony and the Secotan tribe were primarily due to the colonists believing that the Secotan had taken their land. This belief led to misunderstandings and conflict as the colonists encroached on lands that the Secotan considered theirs. Tensions were exacerbated by other factors, such as competition for resources and differing perceptions of land use and ownership.