Cinco de Mayo

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In what country is Cinco de Mayo most widely celebrated?

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United States

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What other holiday is Cinco de Mayo often confused with?

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Mexican Independence Day

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On May 5th, 1862 a Mexican militia unexpectedly defeated the French in what battle?

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Battle of Puebla

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How many men made up the militia that defeated the French on May 5th, 1862?

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2000

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Who was the president of Mexico in 1862?

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Benito Juarez

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What French leader sent troops to Mexico in an effort to exert territorial control?

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The Emperor Napoleon III

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What American War was happening at the same time as the Franco-Mexican War?

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Civil War

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What countries did Mexico owe money to? Options: Spain, Portugal, France; Spain, Germany, France; Spain, Great Britain, France; Portugal, Great Britain, France

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Spain, Great Britain, France

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What was the U.S. stance on the French intervention in Mexico?

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Remained Neutral

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What is the name of the town where the infamous Cinco de Mayo Battle took place?

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Puebla