Across
- 5. A Mexican victory was considered __
- 6. It's made of papier mache, filled with candy, and hit with a stick.
- 7. France invaded because Mexican didn't have __ to pay its debts.
- 9. El 5 de Mayo commemorates the __ of Mexican soliders
- 10. General during the battle: Ignacio __ Seguin
- 12. The French had 1,500 more __
- 13. "orgullo" in English
- 14. The Mexicans fought against the ___
- 15. A traditional style of Mexican music
- 16. President during the battle: Benito __
- 17. The victory at Puebla inspired Americans in the __ __.
Down
- 1. Town where the battle took place
- 2. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican __ over the French.
- 3. In the US, big celebrations take place in states like __ and Texas
- 4. Mexican Independence Day is ___ 16th
- 8. "battle" in Spanish
- 11. "herencia" in English
- 14. "party" in Spanish