Understanding Cinco de Mayo

What is Cinco de Mayo often mistakenly believed to celebrate?

• Mexican Independence Day

• The birth of Benito Juarez

• The end of the Mexican-American War

• The Battle of Puebla

Which countries did Mexico owe money to, leading to the 1861 crisis?

• China, Russia, and Japan

• Germany, Italy, and Portugal

• United Kingdom, Spain, and France

• United States, Canada, and Brazil

What was the main goal of the Tripartite Agreement of 1861?

• To recover unpaid debts

• To colonize Mexico

• To promote trade with Mexico

• To establish a new government

What was the main reason for the European intervention in Mexico in 1861?

• To recover unpaid debts

• To spread European culture

• To support Mexican democracy

• To stop the Mexican-American War

Why did the British and Spanish forces withdraw from the alliance in 1862?

• They achieved their goals

• They were defeated by Mexican forces

• Differences in objectives with France

• Political changes in Europe

What was Napoleon III's interest in Mexico?

• Establishing a democratic government

• Expanding French territory

• Exploring new trade routes

• Building a French-led federation

Who led the Mexican forces during the Battle of Puebla?

• Porfirio Diaz

• Benito Juarez

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Maximilian I

What significant event does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

• Mexican Independence

• The signing of the Tripartite Agreement

• The Battle of Puebla

• The end of the Mexican-American War

What was the outcome of the Battle of Puebla?

• French retreat with heavy losses

• Decisive Mexican victory

• Mexican surrender

• A stalemate

What was the outcome of the French siege of Puebla in 1863?

• Mexican victory

• French withdrawal

• French victory

• A peace treaty