Cinco De Mayo History

When is Mexico's Independence Day?

• July 4
• September 16
• May 5
• October 31

True or False: Cinco De Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day.

• true
• false

What battle was fought on May 5, 1862?

• The Battle of Hastings
• The Battle of the Bulge
• The Battle to end all Battles
• The Battle of Puebla

The Battle of Puebla was fought between

• Mexico and France
• Mexico and Spain
• Mexico and the US
• The Rebels and Imperial Forces

Why was the Battle of Puebla fought?

• Because Mexico owed money
• Because Mexico took over Texas
• Because Mexico loves guacamole
• Because it's hot in Mexico

How long was the Battle of Puebla?

• 100 years
• 100 hours
• 3 days
• 3 hours

true or false.  Cinco De Mayo is a major holiday in Mexico

• true
• false

How many pounds of avacado are consumed in the US during Cinco De Mayo week?

• 4
• 87.3 million
• too many to count
• 67.3 million

How many residents of the US claim Mexican descent?

• 100.3 million
• 33.6 million
• 18.4 million
• 69.3 million

Where is Mexico?

• south of the US
• north of the US
• on the planet Tatooine
• somewhere over the rainbow