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On this day in history in 1862. Mexico gained a victory over which country at the Battle of Puebla?
What is: France during the Franco-Mexican War.
100
What are the color's of Mexico's Flag?
What is: red, white, and green.
100
Is the word taco spelled the same both in English and in Spanish?
Yes!
100
What does Cinco de Mayo mean?
The Fifth of May
200
The war started because Mexico owed what to France, Britain and Spain?
A) Tacos
B) Money
C) Gold
D) Weapons
What is: Money
At the time, the country was in financial ruin after years of internal strife, and the new president was forced to default on debt payments to European governments. In response, France, Britain and Spain sent naval forces to Veracruz, Mexico, demanding repayment. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew their forces. France, however, did not negotiate.
200
Is Cinco De Mayo Mexico's Independence day?
No. Independence Day in Mexico (Día de la Independencia) is commemorated on September 16 .
200
Guacamole comes from this fruit..........
Avocados
200
This hat is called a....
What is: Sombrero
300
America was unable to help Mexico at the time because America was in this war:
A) WWI
B) Civil War
C) WWII
D) Revolutionary War
What is: Civil War.
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865, fought between northern states loyal to the Union and southern states that had seceded to form the Confederate States of America. The principal cause of the war was the status of slavery in the United States, especially in the southern territories.
300
True or False:
Traditions include military parades, recreations of the Battle of Puebla and other festive events
True.
300
What is this dish called?
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What is: Enchiladas
300
Amigos means...
Friends
400
True or False
In the battle. France came with 6,000 men while Mexico had 2,000.
True.
When the French finally retreated they had lost nearly 500 soldiers. Fewer than 100 Mexicans had been killed in the clash.
400
What is this traditional dance called?
What is: Folklorico
400
What kind of sauce is this?
What is: Mole Sauce
400
Fiesta means...
party
500
True or False:
In the mid-20th-century United States, the celebration of Cinco de Mayo became among Mexican immigrants a way of encouraging pride in their Mexican heritage.
True
500
The first Cinco de Mayo celebration that took place in the United States took place in this state:
What is California.
500
What is this dish?
What is: Chilaquiles
500
Botella means...
Bottle