Cinco de Mayo History

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  1. 2. The first name of the French general that led the French army.
  2. 6. A common food that is eaten during the celebration
  3. 7. Texas-born general that aided the Mexican army.
  4. 8. Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for...
  5. 12. The day that symbolizes a great victory for the Mexican Government.
  6. 13. The president of Mexico at the time.
  7. 14. France, Britain, and Spain sent naval forces to this state in Mexico.
  8. 15. The Mexican state that Cinco de Mayo is primarily observed in.
  9. 16. The year The Battle of Puebla occurred.
  10. 18. How many troops did the French send to Mexico?
  11. 19. How many troops did the French lose?
  12. 20. How many troops did the Mexican army lose? (about how many)
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  1. 1. The country Mexico fought against at The Battle of Puebla.
  2. 3. French ruler at the time.
  3. 4. The country that helped Mexico after their civil war ended.
  4. 5. A less common food that is eaten during the celebration.
  5. 9. The Spanish translation of "The fifth of May".
  6. 10. The new president was forced to default on debt payments to _________ governments.
  7. 11. The month and day Mexican Independence day occurs.
  8. 17. How many troops did the Mexican army have?
  9. 19. Mexican Independence Day happened how many years before The Battle of Puebla?