Basic Information | History | Traditions | Celebrations | Misc. |
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When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
5th of May
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Where was the battle fought?
Puebla
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What do the militay do on cinco de mayo?
Have parades
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Where was the battle of Puebla Fought?
Puebla
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What does Cinco de Mayo translate to in ENglish
5th of May
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Who fought against the Pueblans in the Battle?
France
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What to Groups of soldiers do they dress up as?
Mxicans and Fre solies
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What do they do after They have dressed up as
soldiers?
Dance
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Who was obviosly out numbered?
Puebla
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What holiday is Cinco de Mayo commonly mistaken as?
Mexican Independence Day
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Where did the French invade and start their march?
The Gulf of Mexico
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Give two things that they use to decorte?
streamers,baloons and flowers.
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True or False? Do hey make recreations of the Battle.
True
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How many soldiers did puebla have?
4,500
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Where did the French intend to go?
Mexico City
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What types of music is played?
Marci bands
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Where do they dance?
The streets
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how many soldies did France have?
6,500
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In what year was the Battle of Puebla?
1862
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How far was the distance from the Gulf of Mexico to Mexico City
bout 600 miles
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Give two of the mainly eated foods on Cinco de mayo.
Tacos, salsa, enchiladas, or tortillas
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True or false? Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S. in places that are higly populate with hispanics.
True
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Who was the president duing this time?
Benito Juarez
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