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I.

Pre Investigation

1. is a celebration held on May 5.

2. commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May
5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Segun.
3. Mexicans
4. Its celebrated with eating food and partying but most importantly remembering what the day is for, its
fro the Mexican military
5. free chips and queso

II.

Research
a) History Hunters

1. -Benito Pablo Jurez Garca, was a Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca who
served as the president of Mexico for five terms: 18581861 as interim, then 18611865, 18651867,
18671871 and 18711872 as constitutional president.
- Jos de la Cruz Porfirio Daz Mori was a Mexican soldier and politician, who served seven
terms as President of Mexico; a total of three and a half decades from 1876 to 1911.
-Ignacio Zaragoza Segun was a general in the Mexican army, best known for defeating
invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
-Louis-Napolon Bonaparte was the only President of the French Second Republic and, as
Napoleon III, the Emperor of the Second French Empire. He was the nephew and heir of
Napoleon I.
-Maximilian was the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire. He was a younger brother of
the Austrian emperor Francis Joseph I.Born on July 6, 1832. Died June 19, 1867.
2. benito - Benito Jurez was a Mexican statesman and four-time president of Mexico.
jose - He was a Mexican general, President, politician and dictator.
ignacio - Ignacio studied in the seminary of Matamoros, then moved to Monterrey.During
Mexico's political unrest of the 1850s Zaragoza joined the army supporting the cause of
Mexico's Liberal Party,
Louis-Napoleon - Was the President of the Second Republic of France (185052), and then
emperor of the French (185270).
3. In the United States, a common misconception is that Cinco de Mayo (5th of may) is Mexico's
independence day. Mexico's independence day is actually September 16th.
4. Festive
5. This battle took place between the French and the rag-tag army of farmers, Indians,
Mestizos, and a sprinkling of Spanish Citizens. Benito Jurez, was Mxicos President. The
battle for Puebla was actually the idea of the Marquis de Radepont, (French officer and
Diplomat for the French Emperor, Louis Napoleon III).
6. The Battle of Puebla took place on 5 May 1862, near the city of Puebla during the French
intervention in Mexico. The battle ended in a victory for the Mexican Army over the occupying
French forces.
7. The French eventually overran the Mexicans in subsequent battles, but the Mexican victory at
Puebla against a much better equipped and larger[5] French army provided a significant morale
boost to the Mexican army and also helped slow the French army's advance towards Mexico
City.

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b) Festive Foods
1.mole - Mole is the generic name for a number of sauces originally used
in Mexican cuisine, as well as for dishes based on these sauces. Outside
Mexico, it often refers specifically to mole poblano
chipotle - A chipotle, or chilpotle, which comes from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli, is a
smoke-dried jalapeo. It is a chili used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired
cuisines
chilaquiles - a dish of fried tortilla strips typically topped with a spicy tomato sauce
and cheese.
enchilada - a rolled tortilla with a filling typically of meat and served with a chili
sauce.
3. burritos, tostadas, tamales
4. Mexican cuisine has some superb rich or spicy dishes, but we recommend that you take it
easy for the first few days until your stomach has grown accustomed to its new environment.
5. chips and slasa
6. lunch is the main meal of the day but they still have breakfast and dinner
7. tacos, quesadillas, and refried - beans

c) Modern Music and Moves

1. love, struggle and violence
2.the sum of a cultural revolution expressed through a group of musicians
3.brass, wind, and percussion instruments
4.Reyna de Los Angeles, all girls
Mariachi Companas de america, all boys
5. the name given to various forms of folk and popular music originating
among the Mexican-American populations.

d) Fascinating Facts
1. military, and parades/festivals, Mexican food and beverages
2. Mexico owed them money
3. Within Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is primarily observed in the state of
Puebla, where Zaragozas unlikely triumph occurred, although other
parts of the country also take part in the celebration.
4. 2,000 loyal men

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5. Although not a major strategic win in the overall war against the French, Zaragozas success
at Puebla represented a great symbolic victory for the Mexican government and bolstered the
resistance movement. Six years laterthanks in part to military support and political pressure
from the United States, which was finally in a position to aid its besieged neighbor after the end
of the Civil WarFrance withdrew.
6. because there are also Mexican-Americans in the U.S to and there also were many soldiers
who fought with intentions to help the Mexicans to stop the French. So they ave the right to
celebrate to.
e) Typical Traditions
1. In these areas the holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture, of food,
music, beverage and customs unique to Mexico.
2. they make food and play music but also commemorate the soldiers that
were killed in the war and honor they're service.
3. because the U.S is bigger than Mexico and they hold celebrations all
the way up to May 5th.
4. mini sombreros, serapes, Mexican guitars, luminarias, and a Mexican
flag
Article:
The whole cinco de mayo concept is the recognize the realizations that its not only
just about the food or the festivals, and that it actually isn't a Mexican New Years day or
anything. It actually is a day meant to commemorate the Battle of Puebla a battle between
the French and the Mexicans that was won with the help of the U.S. the battle of pueblo was
won, but many of the Mexican soldiers died and that is the purpose of Cinco de mayo. To
remember those who gave their lives for their country because someone else had intentions
to take it for themselves. We celebrate with food, festivals, parties, and many other
traditions. and lets not forget to recognize the leaders who also did great things for their
country.