History
What day was this battle fought?
May 5, 1862
Maximilian of Austria
When day is Mexican Independence Day?
September 15
What places celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Puebla and Many US cities with large Mexican Populations.
True or False: Cinco de Mayo is a Federal Holiday?
False
In 1862, what country sent a massive army to invade Mexico?
France
Who was the Mexico's president during this time?
Benito Juarez
When do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
May 5th
Name a few ways Cinco de Mayo is celebrated.
Parades, Dancing and Festivals.
These are the colors of the Mexican Flag.
Red, White and Green
What city did the Battle take place at?
Puebla
This officer aided Juarez in the fight against Maximilian.
Porfirio Diaz
When did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?
August 24, 1821
What kind of food is served?
Mexican food; tacos, tamales, etc,
Only Illinois Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
False
Who had more soldiers?
The French, they had about 6500 and the Mexicans had about 4500.
Name of Mexican Indian Warriors/Tribe
Aztecs
California
Cinco de Mayo is sometimes referred to this
"Mexican St. Patrick's Day"
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the fourth of May
False
What is the name of the General that led the Mexican army?
General Ignacio Zaragoza
The French general who successfully conquered Puebla and the rest of Mexico with a troop of 30,000.
French General Elie-Frederic Forey
Who were the people that started the celebration of Cinco de Mayo?
College students in California.
In the US school children do this to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Do units about Cinco de Mayo, play Jeopardy.
Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence day
False, that is the 15th of September