Cinco de mayo

What do you THINK Cinco de mayo commemorates?

When is the Mexican Independence Day?

• July 4

• September 16

• December 12

• May 5

What is commonly mistaken by many Americans about Cinco de Mayo?

• It marks the end of the Mexican-American War.

• It's the same as Day of the Dead.

• It celebrates Mexican-American culture exclusively.

• It's the Mexican Independence Day.

What led to the economic struggles of Mexico in the 19th century?

• Overthrow of the government by internal forces.

• Debts from wars and poor fiscal policies.

• Natural disasters that devastated infrastructure.

• Trade embargoes from European countries.

After wars, Mexico owed money to:

• United Kingdom, Spain, and France

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Germany, Italy, and Austria

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

What was the major tactical error made by the French during the Battle of Puebla?

• Underestimating the Mexican forces

• Failing to establish supply lines

• Attacking during a major Mexican holiday

• Using outdated military equipment

Who led the Mexican forces to victory at the Battle of Puebla?

• Benito Juarez

• Porfirio Diaz

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Pancho Villa

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

• The Mexicans repelled the French again.

• The French were victorious and took control.

• The siege was abandoned due to a hurricane.

• Negotiations led to a peaceful resolution.

Who was installed as the emperor of the Second Mexican Empire?

• Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte

• Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph

• Napoleon III

• Maximilian of Habsburg

What significant action did the United States take that affected the French occupation of Mexico?

• Threatened to intervene if French forces did not withdraw

• Provided military support to Mexican forces

• Declared war on France

• Imposed economic sanctions on France