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I.
Pre Investigation
1. What is Cinco de mayo?
It is a day that is celebrated in Spanish speaking countries on May 5th.
2. What does it celebrate?
It celebrates the Mexican armys victory over French forces.
3. Who celebrates Cinco de mayo?
Mostly, the country of Mexico celebrates it because it is for the victory of their country.
4. How is Cinco de mayo celebrated?
The Mexicans have traditions of having fiestas and parties all over the countries.
5. List everything else you know about this holiday (prior to doing your research).
I know that this holiday was celebrated in Mexico and other countries and that it was
celebrated on May 5th every year.
II.
Research
a) History Hunters
2.
All of these people played many important roles.
Napolean IIIs army was making its way through Mexico and he
was Napolean Bonapartes nephew. The French Army of Emperor
Napoleon III was thought to be the premier army in the world. It
had not suffered defeat in 50 years and had enjoyed recent
victories throughout Europe and Asia. Napoleans armies were in
this hemisphere to collect payments on the foreign debt of
Mexico, payments suspended by Mexican President Benito
Juarez because the Mexican treasury was not bankrupt. Juarez
promised to restart payments in two years. Eventually, all of the
other countries came to an agreement with Juarez and left, but
Napolean stayed and he landed 4500 troops and set off for
Mexico City.
On the morning of May 5, 1862, General Lorenz led a
combined force of French and sympathetic Mexican troops
banks and stores remain open. Some of the largest festivals in the United States are
held in Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston. Also, many people think that Cinco de
Mayo is Mexicos Independence Day, which is actually celebrated on September
16th.