What type of sketches did John White make on Roanoke Island?
Pastel sketches
Charcoal sketches
Pencil sketches
Watercolor sketches
Answer
John White made watercolor sketches of the Native American population of Roanoke Island in 1585. These sketches are some of the earliest and most accurate depictions of Native Americans in the Americas. They provide valuable information about the appearance, clothing, and customs of the Native American people of the time.
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