14 HC Cinco de Mayo CW

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In what country is Cinco de Mayo most widely celebrated? 

• Mexico

• United States of America

• Spain

• France

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When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

• May 5th

• September 16th

• May 18th

• November 1st

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Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence day.

• True

• False

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True/False: Cinco de Mayo is celebrated to commemorate a battle won by Mexico.

• Cierto

• Falso

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The battle between the French and the Mexicans occurred in?

• Cancún, México

• Paris, Francia

• Puebla, México

• Tejas, Estados Unidos

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The Battle of Puebla occurred in ?

• 1901

• 1734

• 1862

• 1982

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What other holiday is Cinco de Mayo most frequently confused with?

• Mardi Gras

• Day of the Dead

• 4th of July

• Mexican Independence Day

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On May 5, 1862 a Mexican militia unexpectedly defeated the French in what battle?

• Battle of Puebla

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Battle of Buena Vista

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What French leader sent troops to Mexico in an effort to assert territorial control?

• King Louis XVIII

• King Charles X

• Duke of Reichstadt

• Emperor Napoleon III

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During what decades did Cinco de Mayo celebrations become popular in the U.S.?

• 1920-1930

• 1950-1960

• 1980-1990

• 2000-2010

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How many men made up the Mexican militia that defeated the French in the battle on May 5, 1862?

• 500

• 1500

• 2000

• 6000

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Who was the President of Mexico in 1862?

• Vincente Fox

• Luis Echeverría Álvarez

• Pedro Lascuráin

• Benito Juárez

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What is the most popular food eaten on Cinco de Mayo in Mexico?

• Tacos

• Taquitos

• Tamales

• Mole Poblano

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Where does the world’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration take place?

• Los Angeles, California

• Puebla, Mexico

• Santa Fe, New Mexico

• Mexico City, Mexico

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What was the significance of the Mexican militia’s victory over the French in the battle that marked Cinco de Mayo?

• The end of the Franco-Mexican War

• A moral victory for the underdog

• The start of the Mexican Revolution

• An example of how to control a territory

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When is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?

• May 5

• September 16

• February 6

• November 2

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What activities mark Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Mexico?

• Military parades and battle reenactments

• Pinatas and fireworks

• Taco eating contest

• Taco buffets

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Who was the leader of the Mexican militia in the battle that marked Cinco de Mayo?

• General Victoriano Huerta

• General Porfirio Diaz

• Pancho Villa

• General Ignacio Zaragoza

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. What is the name of the town where the infamous Cinco de Mayo battle took place?

• Puebla de Los Ángeles

• Tijuana

• Mexico City

• Chihuahua

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How many pounds of avocados do Americans consume on Cinco de Mayo?

• 80, 000

• 800,000

• 81 million

• 8 billion

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What American War was happening at the same time as the Franco-Mexican war?

• Revolutionary War

• Spanish-American War

• Civil War

• World War I

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What is the original reason the French intervened in Mexico during this time?

• To collect unpaid debts

• To take over the country under French rule

• As retaliation for Mexican anti-European policies

• To obtain land for farming

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What was the U.S. stance on the French intervention in Mexico?

• Remained neutral

• Unanimously sided with France

• Unanimously sided with Mexico

• Divided loyalties between both sides

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The battle that inspired Cinco de Mayo lasted how long?

• 2 days

• 1 month

• 4 hours

•  1 week