Cinco de Mayo means the fifth of May- true or false?
What is true
100
Cinco de Mayo was a source of...?
a.) sorrow
b.)inspiration
c.) humility
What is b.) inspiration
100
How does Sra. Vogel let us know when to go to the board and answer questions?
a) "Do it to it!"
b) "Vamanos!"
c) "Ga-a-hed"
What is "Ga-a-hed."
200
In what year was the battle of Pueblo fought?
What is 1862
200
The French were eventually able to depose the Mexican Army, take over ______ and install Maximilian as ruler of Mexico.
What is Mexico City
200
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's Independence Day- true or false?
What is false
200
Who was the general who fought for the Mexicans at the battle of Puebla?
What is General Ignacio Zaragoza's
200
Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
a.) because its fun and we like to party
b.) because our country touches Mexico
c.) because no one has directly invaded the Americas since
What is C
300
What year did Mexico gain Independence from Spain?
What is 1821
300
Who was the French ruler who intended on making an empire on Mexican soil?
Who is Napoleon III
300
It is thought that Napoleon III wanted to occupy Mexico because of his intense dislike for the United States and the Monroe Doctrine- True or False?
What is true
300
Did the United States support the french resistance?
What is yes
300
The holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture, food, dance, song, and....?
a.) religion
b.) customs
c.) zombies
What is B.) customs
400
In what year was the Spanish-American War fought?
What is 1846
400
France wanted to install who as ruler of Mexico?
Who is Maximilian
400
With over 8000 troops, the French greatly outnumbered the Mexicans, therefore the Mexicans lost- true or false?
What is false
400
The holiday is promoted by food, festivities, and playing...?
What is music
400
What is Senora Vogel's ANP room number?
What is room 217
500
In what year the the Mexican Civil War take place?
What is 1858
500
Who was Maximilian related to?
What is Napolean III
500
Eventually the Mexicans could no longer hold their ground, and after depleting through their ammunition and food, they surrendered to the French- True or False?
What is true
500
Maximilian ruled from?
a.) 1900-1910
b.) 1864- 1867
c.) 1830- 1836
What is b.) 1864-1867
500
What was Emily's chicken's name?
a) Henry
b) Pugsley
c) Daisy