Why was John White, the leader of the second Roanoke colony, delayed in returning from England with supplies?

His ship was damaged in a powerful storm.

He could not raise enough money for the journey.

England was at war with Spain and needed all its ships.

He decided to explore a different part of North America first.

When John White finally returned to Roanoke Island, what was the only clue he found left behind by the colonists?

A diary explaining where they went.

A map leading to a new settlement.

The word 'Croatoan' carved into a tree.

Farming tools left neatly in the fields.

They were all experienced soldiers.

They arrived with much more food.

They included women and children.

They were led by Sir Walter Raleigh himself.

refuse to share their farming techniques.

steal food when trading failed.