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Cinco de Mayo

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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CINCO DE MAYO

  • By: Lily Morningstar
Photo by garlandcannon
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WHO?

  • Mexican army, farmers, and townspeople
  • Vs
  • French army
  • Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Photo by SEDACMaps
3.

WHERE?

  • Took place in the town of Puebla de los Ángeles in Mexico
  • It is celebrated in Mexico and in America where there are large groups of Mexican- Americans
Photo by Aquarela 08
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WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

  • It symbolizes Mexican unity and triumph over France
Photo by Patrick Denker
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WHAT WERE THEY FIGHTING FOR?

  • France was fighting to occupy Mexico
Photo by Bob Jagendorf
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WHEN?

  • 1862
Photo by Leo Reynolds
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HOW IT IS CELEBRATED

  • Dancing, music, entertainment, and reenactments of the battle
Photo by kaktus621

Lily Morningstar