Marys claim to the throne

• Who was the Queen of Scotland?

  Mary
• How were Elizabeth and Mary related?

  They were second cousins
• Why did Mary have Catholic support?

  She was a Catholic monarch
• Why was Mary believed to be more legitimate?

  Her parentage was recognized by the Pope
• What did many people assume about Mary?

  She murdered her husband, Darnley
• How was Mary punished by the nobles after Darnley's suspicious death?

  Imprisoned and forced to abdicate
• What did Mary do after her abdication?

  Fled to England
• What was Elizabeth's response to Mary's flight to England?

  Mary was held in England in comfort but under guard