5 de Mayo

What day does Mexico celebrate their independence?

• May 5th

• September 16th

• May 3rd

• September 19th

Why was the United states unable to help Mexico fight this battle?

• Mexico owed the U.S. as well.

• the U.S. was dealing with the Civil War.

• Mexico didn't ask the U.S. for help

• the U.S. didn't want any enemies.

Who was the president of Mexico during this time?

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Emiliano Zapata

• Benito Juarez

Who was the president of the United States at this time?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George W. Bush

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Who was the leader of the Mexican Army?

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Pancho Villa

• Emiliano Zapata

• MIguel Hidalgo

Which countries was Mexico in debt with?

• Spain, Japan, France

• France, Spain, Africa

• England, France, Spain

• Spain, England, United States

What was France ultimate goal?

• to give them a lesson

• to get their money back

• to take over Mexico

• to take slaves back to France

Once Mexico got defeated in Mexico CIty;

Who became Mexico's new "leader" ?

• Maximilian I

• Franz Joseph I

• Archduke Franz

• Maximiliano II

Who did Mexico fight on May 5th?

• Spain

• France

• England

• United States

What year did this significant battle happen in?

• 1962

• 1862

• 1852

• 1972