Click link below to watch a History Channel video on the history of Cinco de Mayo.
Cinco de Mayo Video
Next: Copy and paste the following questions onto a Google Document, answer the questions using the article given to you by your teacher, and share your answers with me. An online version of the article can be found at http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm
1. On what day is Mexican Independence celebrated?
2. Why is Cinco de Mayo a Mexican national holiday?
3. Who was President of Mexico at the time?
4. Who was the leader of France at the time?
5. Who did he appoint to rule Mexico?
6. Why was France not concerned about the U.S. getting involved?
7. Who was commander of the Mexican cavalry? Where was he from?
8. How might the outcome of the Civil War been different if the French would have won the battle of Cinco de Mayo?
9. Who helped Mexico get rid of the French for good?
10. When did Mexico return the favor?
11. Why should Cinco de Mayo be an American national holiday as well?
12. How will you celebrate or commemorate Cinco de Mayo?
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