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1
Who was the ruler of France at this time?
Benito Juarez
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Franklin Roosevelt
Napoleon III
2
This battle took place during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5 in what year?
1862
1835
1755
1901
3
What important event does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
Mexican Independence Day
Texas' victory at the Battle of San Jacinto
Mexico's victory at the Battle of the Alamo
Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla
4
Despite popular misconception, Mexican Independence Day is actually not May 5th but September 16th.
True
False
5
Who served as President of Mexico at this time?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Napoleon III
Franklin Roosevelt
Benito Juarez
6
During the Battle of Puebla, the Mexican Army surprisingly defeated this country.
The United States
The Republic of Texas
France
Spain
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How many men fought in this battle?
600 French and 200 Mexicans
6,000 French and 6,000 Mexicans
2,000 French and 6,000 Mexicans
6,000 French and 2,000 Mexicans
8
Americans eat _____
million
pounds of avocados on Cinco de Mayo each year.
99
10
55
81
9
How long did the Battle of Puebla last?
1 day
1 month
1 year
1 fortnight
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What is the English translation of “Cinco de Mayo”?
The force be with you
The fifth of March
The fifth of May
The fourth of May
