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What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?

• A victory for Mexico at the Battle of Puebla

• Mexico's Independence Day

• The start of the Mexican Revolution

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

When is Mexico's Independence Day celebrated?

• May 5

• September 16

• July 4

• November 20

What happened on May 5, 1862?

• The Mexican army won a battle against the French

• Mexico declared its independence

• The French army captured Mexico City

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed

How is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in the United States?

• With parades, music, dancing, and delicious food

• By reenacting the Battle of Puebla

• With fireworks and military parades

• By fasting and prayer

What does Cinco de Mayo symbolize?

• Pride, courage, and Mexican culture

• The end of French occupation in Mexico

• The beginning of the Mexican-American War

• The signing of the Mexican Constitution