Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension

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What is Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the 5th of May. On that day, people in the United States and parts of Mexico celebrate Mexican culture.

Why is the celebration on May 5th and not on September 16th, which is Mexican Independence Day?

On May 5th, 1862, more than 6,000 French soldiers tried to capture the small village of Puebla. The Mexican army was small - only 3,000 men. Many did not have weapons. Surprisingly, the Mexicans drove back the French and showed the world that they would fight to keep their country and their freedom.

The Americans, especially in Southern California, supported the Mexicans in their battle against French rule. After the Civil War, President Lincoln sent troops to join with the Mexicans.

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration not only of the Mexican culture, but also a celebration of the Mexican American relationship.


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When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
May 5
July 4
September 16
May 5 What does Cinco de Mayo mean in English?
6th of March
sink of dishes
5th of May
5th of May When is Mexican Independence Day?
May 5
July 4
September 16
September 16 In the 1862 battle at Puebla, who had more soldiers?
the French
the Mexicans
the Americans
the French When was the battle of Puebla between the French and Mexicans?
1820
1862
1865
1862 Who won the 1862 fight at Puebla?
the French
the Mexicans
the Americans
the Mexicans Who was president of the United States at the end of the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln Who did the Americans support in the Mexican battle against French rule?
the French
the Mexicans
the Spanish
the Mexicans


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