Cinco de Mayo

What year did the Battle of Puebla occur?

• 1862

• 1861

• 1863

• 1864

Which army did Mexico defeat in the Battle of Puebla?

• French

• Spanish

• American

• British

Who was the Mexican president during the Battle of Puebla?

• Porfirio Díaz

• Benito Juárez

• Manuel Doblado

• Juan Prim

What was the main purpose of the London Convention of 1861?

• To discuss trade agreements

• To plan the invasion of Mexico

• To settle Mexico's debts

• To form an alliance against Mexico

What was the total debt of Mexico mentioned in the context of the battle?

• 90 million pesos

• 70 million pesos

• 80 million pesos

• 100 million pesos

Which Mexican generals led the forces at Puebla?

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Miguel Negrete

• Porfirio Díaz

• Benito Júarez

What was the outcome of the Battle of Puebla for the French forces?

• Retreat without combat

• Stalemate

• Defeat

• Victory

How many French soldiers were involved in the Battle of Puebla?

• About 4,000

• About 5,000

• More than 6,000

• Less than 3,000

How is the Battle of Puebla commemorated annually in Mexico?

• With a national holiday

• With a silence day

• With parades and military reviews

• With fireworks

What is a common misconception about Cinco de Mayo?

• It commemorates Mexico's defeat of Spain

• It is Mexico's Independence Day

• It marks the end of the Mexican Revolution

• It celebrates Mexican-American culture

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