How much do you know about Cinco de Mayo??

How much do you think you know about the origins of Cinco de Mayo?

• Nada, nothing, zero

• A little bit...but not much

• I've got this💯

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Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of...

• Mexico's Independence Day

• When Mexico won the Mexican-American War

• When Mexico won a battle against France

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What year did the Cinco de Mayo battle (the Battle of Puebla) take place?

• 1776

• 1862

• 1922

When is Mexico's actual Independence Day celebrated?

• February 5th

• March 21st

• September 16th

• November 21st

Why is this one battle against France commemorated in Mexico?

• Because France had the leading army in the world at that time

• Because the Mexican troops were greatly outnumbered but still won the battle

• Because the Mexican troops lost less than 100 men in that battle

• Because this battle gives the message of hope that anything is possible

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Is Cinco de Mayo considered a holiday in Mexico?

• Yes

• No

Why do you think we celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the United States even though it's NOT a holiday/day of celebration in Mexico?

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Name some ways Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the United States.