Cinco de Mayo

What do people celebrate on Cinco de Mayo?

• Mexican Independence Day

• The Day of the Dead

• The Mexican victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla.

• Tacos and burritos!

Which country has THE biggest Cinco de Mayo celebration?

• Mexico.

• Spain.

• United States

• Mongolia.

What kind of music is typically associated with the Cinco de Mayo celebration?

• Death Metal

• Mariachi

• Calypso

• Macarena

In 1861, Mexican president Benito Juárez declared that...

• he would never again eat broccoli.

• his favorite color was blue.

• Mexico was too poor to pay its debts off.

• he was a Yankees fan.

After the mexican president made such declaration, the French government saw a perfect opportunity to...

• increase French cheese production.

• build the Eiffel Tower in Paris

• eat more Mexican food.

• invade Mexico with the intention of occupying it as a new colony.

What was the name of the Mexican town the French army approached on May 5th, 1862?

• Timbuktu

• Guadalajara

• Mexico City

• Puebla

The Mexican army was outnumbered by the French army by...

• 1 to 1

• 2 to 1

• 7 to 1

• 100 to 1

Did the Battle of Puebla stop the French from invading and occupying Mexico?

• yes

• no

In time, which country helped Mexico in getting rid of the French for good?

• Denmark

• Japan

• United States

• Cuba

In your own words, briefly describe why do Mexican-Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo?