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Who did Mexico get their independence from?

Spain

Who had MORE soldiers during the battle?

French

In what year did the battle take place? (1762, 1862, or 1962)

1862

CIERTO or FALSO - Cinco de mayo is Mexico's Independence Day.

Falso (Mexico's Independence Day is in September)

This type of music is famously associated with both Mexico and Cinco de mayo. (mariachi, cumbia, or salsa)

mariachi

CIERTO or FALSO - Cinco de mayo became popular in the US as a way to celebrate Mexican heritage.

CIERTO

What happened first? Battle of Puebla(Cinco de mayo) or Battle of Mexico's Independence Day

Battle for Mexico's Independence

Why did the (cinco de mayo) battle start?

$$$ Mexico owed money to France $$$

How many years ago did the Battle of Puebla take place ?

163 years ago!

In what town did the battle take place?

Puebla

Who did Mexico fight (cinco de mayo)?

French

Who was the general who led the Mexican army?

Ignacio Zaragoza

Who was the president of Mexico during the battle (cinco de mayo)?

Benito Juárez

What does "cinco de mayo" mean?

May 5th -or- 5th of May

CIERTO or FALSO - Cinco de mayo is a HUGE holiday celebration in Mexico

Falso

What is the capital of Mexico?

Mexico City

Name 3 of the top 5 states with the highest Hispanic heritage populations.

California, Texas, Florida, New York, Arizona

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