While on the surface it appears that modern society has advanced within the past 3,000 years, strikingly similar cultural traits seem to prove themselves instinctive. I find this to be particularly true when comparing present day society to that of the ancient Egyptians. For example, a lavish lifestyle envelops the rich, while the middle and lower classes struggle to sustain. Comparatively equal to the distribution of America’s wealth, 95% percent of the gross controlled by 5% of the population. Just as the ancient Egyptian middle and lower classes served the rich, in turn making them richer. It appears that our society has changed little in this respect. Hannah Ball U. S. History 5/30/03 The Story of Jamestown In 1607 the London and Plymouth joint stock companies agreed to finance voyages to the Americas, in what was the first attempt to do so, in almost 20 years. It was actually back in 1585 and then later in 1587, that Sir Walter Raleigh established an English settlement in Virginia at Roanoke Island. However great this accomplishment was for the colonists and England, it proved to be one of the greatest American mysteries when the colony was discovered abandoned in 1590. Roanoke Island Roanoke Island is an island just off the coast of North Carolina. The history of the settlement can be found in England's increasing interest in laying claim to a portion of the New World during the late 1570's. This interest was even more apparent, when in the same decade, Queen Elizabeth encouraged exploration and settlement of new lands by issuing charters for this task. It was during this time period that the English discovered Roanoke Island. However, it was not until March 25, 1584 that the significant history of Roanoke was made with the re-issuing of the charter to Sir Walter Raleigh. The Journeyof which, being expected to fish and grow crops to feed themselves, and to trade with the Indians. Lost at Sea? March 1607 It has been approximately three months since the London Company’s first ship set sail to the Americas, which was originally the estimated time of arrival. As a member of its crew, I have watched the men become anxious at the prospect of being lost.
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