Who?
Who was the first indigenous president of Mexico?
Benito Juárez
What does Cinco de Mayo mean?
May 5th
Name the town where the battle took place
Puebla
When do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
May 5th
Why did Spain, France, and Britain attack Mexico?
Mexico had stopped paying their debts
Which countries attacked Mexico?
France, Spain, and Britain
Which force had more soldiers: Mexico or France?
France
Where did the French first attack?
Entered at the port of Veracruz
Which year did the Battle of Puebla take place?
1862
Why did Spain and Britain STOP attacking?
They negotiated with Mexico to have their debts repaid.
Name the first French president
Napoleon III
How many soldiers did the French army have?
6000-ish
Name the two forts in Puebla
Loreto and Guadalupe
Which year did France withdraw from Mexico?
1867
Why did France Keep attacking?
They wanted to take control of Mexico
Who Led the Mexican army against France at the Battle of Puebla?
Ignacio Zaragoza
How many troops did the Mexican army have?
Roughly 2,000-4,000
How many pounds of avocados are consumed each year during Cinco de Mayo festivities?
80 million pounds
Napoleon III was president, then emperor of France during which years?
1848-1870
Why was the Mexican army more successful, even though they had less fighters?
Higher ground, knowledge of the terrain, determination.
Who was the last monarch of France?
Napoleon III
What caused the French army to withdraw from Mexico?
It became unpopular with the French people and was a drain on the treasury. US forces began supporting Mexico.
What year was Soychak born?
1970
Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated? What is the significance?
Symbolic of resistance, even against more troops who were better equipped. Pride in their country.