Cinco de Mayo Celebration: History and Traditions
Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day but commemorates the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The celebration is most vibrant in Puebla, Mexico, and has gained popularity in the US. This day is marked by food, music, dancing, and Mexican customs, with parades held across the US. Learn about the historical events leading up to this day and its significance in both Mexico and the US.
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Por favor : Look for your class and where your food items go. Label your stuff with your name and class Pd.1: On front table Pd 2: Under front table on the floor Pd 3: On side counter towards my desk Pd 4: On side counter near the microwave Pd 5: On back filing cabinet Feliz Cuatro de mayo
Espaol II Cinco de Mayo
Introduction: Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day Independence Day is September 16th Commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Batalla de Puebla in 1862 Not celebrated in all of Mexico Puebla, surrounding areas, and USA
Timeline of Events: Mex-Amer War (1846- 1848) and Mex. Civil War (1858) ruin economy Owe France and others heavy debt France names Napoleon III s relative, Archduke Maximilian, as ruler of Mexico September 16, 1821- Mexican Independence From Spain Mexican-American War: Troops at the Siege of Veracruz
Timeline of Events: Benito Juarez fue el president durante la batalla France invades Mexico from Gulf Coast by Veracruz and began toward Mexico City May 5, 1862- Defeat of the French allowed for nationalism to rise and unity of Mexico to follow French Army encounters resistance near Puebla, Mexico Mexico: 4,500 poorly armed men VS. France: 6,500 well- outfitted army
Timeline of Events: Napoleon III sends 30,000 troops the following year to squash the Mexican Resistance, which it does easily 1867- US Civil War is now over and US can help Mexico to expel the French Maximilian is reinstated at the ruler of Mexico from 1864
Todays Celebration: Celebrated most vigorously in Puebla, Mexico Has gained popularity in the US especially where there is a high population of Mexican-Americans Celebrate with food, music, dancing, and Mexican customs Commercial interests in the US have played a large role Products and services focused on Mexican food, beverages, and festivities Parades held throughout the US
