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| What does Cinco de Mayo mean in Spanish? | The fifth of May. |
| Who did the Mexican army defeat on Cinco de Mayo? | The French Army. |
| What was the name of the town the battle was in? | Puebla |
| Who was the leader of the French Army at the Battle of Puebla? | Napolean III |
| Who was Mexico's President during Cinco de Mayo? | Benito Juarez |
| What year was the Battle of Puebla? | 1862 |
| What was happening in the United States at the time of Cinco de Mayo? | The Civil War |
| How do the Mexican people celebrate Cinco de Mayo? | Parades |
| On what coast did the French invade? | The east coast/ gulf of Mexico |
| Who was the President of the United States during the battle? | President Lincoln |
| Who was the French person assigned to rule Mexico? | Maximillan |
| Which army was smaller? | The Mexican army. |
| Which army was larger? | The French army. |
| What city were the French trying to get to when they invaded Puebla? | Mexico City |
| How long did Maximillian rule in Mexico City? | From 1864-1867. |
| What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? | The pride of the Mexicans. |
| Who was the Mexican General? | General Zaragosa |
| What country was invading Mexico? | France |
| What body of water did the French anchor their ships in when they invaded? | Gulf of Mexico. |
| In what year was the French sucessful in taking over Mexico? | 1864 |
| What are the colors of the French flag? | blue, white and red |
| What are the colors of the Mexican flag? | green, white and red |
| What two animals are on the Mexican flag? | eagle and snake |
| In what year did the French finally leave Mexico for good? | 1867 |
