WorksheetsUnderstanding Cinco de Mayo: A Historical Perspective
Total questions: 4
Worksheet time: 20mins
Click on the map to show where Cinco de Mayo is celebrated. (There are 2.)
What do you already know about Cinco de Mayo?
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Answer the questions below after watching the video
Cinco de Mayo is more celebrated in the USA than in Mexico.
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In which year did the Battle of Puebla take place?
1892
1862
1848
1872
Which countries were involved in the Battle of Puebla?
Mexico and the USA
Mexico and France
Mexico and Spain
France and Spain
What financial issue did Mexico face in 1862?
Inflation
Debt repayment issues
Economic sanctions from other nations
Excessive taxation
What was France's intention in invading Mexico in 1862?
To annex Mexico to France
To place a monarchy friendly to European interests
To establish a democratic government
To give Texas their independence
How did the Mexican forces compare to the French in the Battle of Puebla?
They were equally matched
Mexicans had more advanced weapons
Mexicans were outnumbered and less equipped
French forces were less experienced
What was the outcome of the Battle of Puebla?
A significant loss for Mexico
A Mexican victory that was short-lived
A stalemate
A decisive French victory
Where is Cinco de Mayo most extensively celebrated in the USA?
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
Miami
What is the primary focus of Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the USA now?
to make France feel embarrassed and gloat over victory
The defeat of France
Latino pride and heritage
Mexican Independence
How is Cinco de Mayo observed in Mexico compared to the USA?
It is a public holiday in both countries
It is less celebrated in Mexico
It is only celebrated in Puebla, Mexico
It is considered more important in Mexico
What is NOT true about Cinco de Mayo in Mexico?
It is celebrated in some places.
The schools are closed.
Some people dress up to recreate the Battle of Puebla.
It's a federal holiday and you don't have to work.
Why did Cinco de Mayo become more popular in the 1980s?
It was used for marketing by beverage companies.
It was promoted by Ronald Reagan.
It became important to other Latino immigrants.
It was seen on a famous Superbowl commercial.
What happened in the 1980s to make Cinco de Mayo more popular in the United States?
It was used for marketing by beverage companies.
It appeared in a Superbowl commercial.
It became important to other Latino immigrants.
Ronald Reagan promoted it heavily.
