Power Hour 62 Cinco de Mayo - Time to Celebrate!

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?

• A. Mexican Independence Day

• B. the number five

• C. Mexico's win against France in the difficultBattle of Puebla

2. What does the text describe?

• A. how Mexican-Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo

• B. why the Battle of Puebla was fought between Mexico and France

• C. the government Mexicans created after declaring independence from Spain

3. Read the following sentences from the text:

"Mexican-Americans celebrate with parades and parties to honor their heritage. It is also a chance for Mexican-Americans to share their culture and traditions with others. On this day, people eat Mexican foods like chalupas. They enjoy Mexican dance and listen to mariachi music. This music is a special style of Mexican folk music."

Based on this information, what can be concluded about Cinco de Mayo in America?

• A. In America, the holiday has become a way to honor Mexican soldiers that have died in wars.

• B. In America, the holiday has become a way to celebrate Mexico's skill in fighting difficult battles.

• C. In America, the holiday has become a way to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture.

Mexico defeated France in the Battle of Puebla. Why was this win very impressive?

• A. France had better soldiers and generals. It took a lot of skill to beat them.

• B. France was fighting from a better location. It took a lot of effort to beat them.

• C. France had more people and better weapons. It took a lot of bravery to beat them.

What is the main idea of this text?

• A. On September 16th, 1810, Mexico declared independence from Spain. They decided the people in Mexico would have their own government instead of being ruled by the Spanish government.

• B. Cinco de Mayo is a holiday thatcelebrates Mexico's win against the French in a difficult battle. But in America, the holiday is more popular as it has become a chance to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture.

• C. France fought Mexico in the Battle of Puebla with more people and better weapons. However, the Mexicans were very brave, and they defeated the French with less.