Understanding Cinco de Mayo

What does 'Cinco de Mayo' translate to in English?

• 5th of May

• Mexican Independence Day

• Day of Music

• Festival of Colors

What major event does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

• Battle of Puebla

• Mexican Independence

• Signing of the Mexican Constitution

• Founding of Mexico City

Who was the Mexican president during the Battle of Puebla?

• Benito Juarez

• Porfirio Diaz

• Francisco Madero

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Which general led the Mexican forces in the Battle of Puebla?

• Pancho Villa

• Felix Diaz

• Emiliano Zapata

• Ignacio Zaragoza

What was the outcome of the Battle of Puebla?

• Mexican defeat

• French victory

• Stalemate

• Mexican victory

Why did Cinco de Mayo celebrations spread to the United States?

• Trade agreements

• U.S. annexation of Mexican territories

• Tourism and cultural exchange

• None of the above

What activities were common in Cinco de Mayo celebrations organized by juntas patrioticas?

• Fireworks

• All of the above

• Speeches and music

• Parades

How did the Mexican Constitution of 1857 compare to the U.S. Constitution regarding slavery?

• U.S. abolished slavery, Mexico allowed it

• Both allowed slavery

• Mexico abolished slavery, U.S. allowed it

• Both abolished slavery

What was a significant impact of the Battle of Puebla on U.S. abolitionists?

• It had no impact

• It led to new laws

• It inspired their efforts

• It discouraged their movement

What does Cinco de Mayo symbolize beyond the military victory?

• Mexican artistic contributions

• None of the above

• Freedom and justice ideals

• Mexican culinary traditions