What does Cinco de Mayo mean ?
Fifth of May
True of False : Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the battle of Puebla that gave Mexico their independence
True!
When is Mexican Independence day celebrated ? (hint: not May 5th)
September 16th
What are some ways we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Eat Mexican food, break open a piñata, attend a parade, listen to mariachi band, or attend a festival
In the Battle of Puebla who were the Mexican people fighting against ?
France/ The French Army
True or false : Going into the Battle of Puebla the Mexican people were very trained and prepared
False!! The Mexican people were not trained or professional soldiers at all. They were regular people such as farmers and shopkeepers who had no experience.
What helped the Mexican people win in the Battle of Puebla ?
Their courage and fierce determination
What was the name of the battle that gave Mexico their independence ?
Battle of Puebla
True or false : The Mexican people LOVED giving money to France
FALSE!
Who won the battle of Puebla ?
Mexico !
True or False : everyone celebrates Cinco de Mayo in mexico
False. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated mostly in the U.S
How did Cinco de Mayo become a holiday? Who started it ?
Students in college organized the first Cinco de mayo
WHERE did Cinco de Mayo start?
California
