Wordlywise 13E: Viva Cinco de Mayo

Wordlywise 13E:

Viva Cinco de Mayo

Multiple Choice

Who was in charge of Mexico until 1821?

• Central America

• The Spanish

• Napoleon

• France

Multiple Choice

In 1848, in the war between Mexico and the United States, which side surrendered?

• Mexico

• United States

Multiple Choice

Where did the French army land in 1862?

• Rio Grande

• Atlantic Ocean

• France

• Veracruz

Multiple Select

Which TWO nations were fighting each other at Puebla in 1862?

• United States

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

Multiple Choice

What did General Zaragoza do when the French arrived.

• Flee to the United States.

• Hide underground.

• Put together an army.

• Ask Spain for help.

Multiple Choice

Why was winning the battle on May 5, 1862, such an important experience for the Mexicans?

• Because they hated the French.

• Because they made friends with the French afterwards.

• Because they were ruled by the French afterwards.

• Because it showed the world that they could stand up for themselves.

Multiple Choice

How did the battle at Puebla end?

• The French ran away.

• The Mexicans ran away.

• Spain saved the Mexicans.

• The United States defeated the French.

Multiple Choice

Where to many Mexicans go to remember Cinco de Mayo?

• Taco Bell

• Carnival

• France

• Fiesta

Multiple Choice

How do people dress up at the Carnival?

• like French and Mexican soldiers.

• In red, white, and green clothes.

• In ponchos and large hats

• In shirts that say, "Happy Cinco de Mayo."