Cinco de Mayo celebration

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Ignacio Zaragoza

The Mexican General during the battle of Puebla.

Benito Juárez

The Mexican President during the battle of Puebla.

Puebla

The town in Mexico where the battle occurred.

el patrimonio

cultural heritage

What is the name of the dish made from avocados that is widely consumed during the celebration?

guacamole

los franceses

the French

el ejército

the army

la batalla

the battle

la celebración

the celebration

la derrota

the defeat

los líderes

the leaders

la gente

the people

el orgullo

the pride

el pueblo

the town

la victoria

the victory

celebrar

to celebrate

gritar

to shout

mil ochocientos sesenta y dos

1862

How long did the battle of Puebla last?

3 hours

el mole poblano

A sauce made from chocolate and chili peppers and served over turkey or chicken.

el Día de Independencia

Independence Day

Napoléon III

Leader of the French soldiers

¡ Viva la Raza!

Long Live the race! (of the Mexican People)

el cinco de mayo

May 5th

el mexicano

Mexican

los chicanos

Mexican Americans

el dieciséis de septiembre

September 16th/Mexico's Independence Day

Which two countries decided not to invade Mexico?

Spain and England

Mexico owed money to _________, __________ and _____________.

Spain, France, England


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