Cinco de Mayo: Myth or Fact?

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Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day.

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Myth

Answer explanation

Mexico's Independence Day is September 16th.

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Cinco de Mayo commemorates a battle against the French army.

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Fact

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All of Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo with big festivals.

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Myth

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It's mainly celebrated in Puebla, not all of Mexico.

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Cinco de Mayo celebrates a victory at the Battle of Puebla.

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Fact

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General Ignacio Zaragoza was only 33 years old during the battle.

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Fact

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Cinco de Mayo marks the end of the French occupation of Mexico.

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Myth

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The French continued fighting after the Battle of Puebla.

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Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the U.S. grew during the Chicano Movement.

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Fact

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The French army outnumbered the Mexican army during the Battle of Puebla.

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Fact

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Cinco de Mayo started as a U.S. beer company promotion.

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Myth

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Cinco de Mayo celebrations started before it became commercialized.

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Puebla is the only state in Mexico that officially celebrates Cinco de Mayo.

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Myth

Answer explanation

Puebla is a major celebrator, but it is not the only place.