Understanding Cinco de Mayo

What is a common misconception about Cinco de Mayo?

• It's the Mexican Independence Day

• It's the same as Halloween

• It's a type of Mexican dance

• It's a celebration of Mexican cuisine

What does Cinco de Mayo actually commemorate?

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The end of the Mexican-American War

• The Battle of Puebla

• The founding of Mexico City

Who was the leader of the Mexican forces at the Battle of Puebla?

• General Ignacio Zaragoza

• Porfirio Diaz

• Emiliano Zapata

• Pancho Villa

What was the outcome of the Battle of Puebla?

• The French won and took over Mexico

• The battle was a draw

• The Mexican forces defeated the French

• The battle led to the end of the war

What was France's intention in the Battle of Puebla?

• To establish a trade agreement

• To support Mexican independence

• To create a French monarchy in Mexico

• To explore Mexican territories

What effect did the Battle of Puebla have on Mexico?

• It initiated new trade laws

• It fostered national unity

• It caused a significant loss of territory

• It led to economic prosperity

When did President Juarez declare the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla a national holiday?

• July 4, 1776

• September 16, 1810

• May 9, 1862

• May 5, 1862

Where is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in Mexico held?

• Mexico City

• Guadalajara

• Monterrey

• Puebla

Which U.S. President started the Good Neighbor Policy?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Theodore Roosevelt

What is a major reason for the widespread celebration of Cinco de Mayo in the United States?

• It commemorates American independence

• It marks the end of the Civil War

• It celebrates Mexican-American culture

• It is a federal holiday