Cinco De Mayo

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Ask HISTORY: Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo is/is not (circle one) Mexican Independence Day.

Mexico’s Independence is celebrated _____________ _______.

Why did France invade Mexico?

When the French tried to take the town of ___________, they were defeated by a ragtag army of Mexicans, even though the Mexicans were outnumbered 2 to 1.

The victory at Puebla even inspired American soldiers of Mexican heritage fighting the _______
War in the U.S.

Cinco de Mayo is a bigger/smaller (circle one) holiday in the U.S. than Mexico.

Salsa

Salsa makers balance the flavor of ____________ to produce the desired heat.

______________

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