Cinco de Mayo: Test your knowledge

What happened on May 5th?

• It is just a party day

• It is Mexico's independence day

• Mexico lost a significant battle

• Mexico won a significant battle

Where did the battle take place?

• Puebla

• Mexico CIty

• Veracruz

• Guadalajara

What year did this significant battle happen in?

• 1962

• 1862

• 1852

• 1972

Who was the president of the United States at this time?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George W. Bush

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Who was the president of Mexico during this time?

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Emiliano Zapata

• Benito Juarez

Who did Mexico fight on May 5th?

• Spain

• France

• England

• United States

What was France ultimate goal?

• to give them a lesson

• to get their money back

• to take over Mexico

• to take slaves back to France

Why was the United states unable to help Mexico fight this battle?

• Mexico owed the U.S. as well.

• the U.S. was dealing with the Civil War.

• Mexico didn't ask the U.S. for help

• the U.S. didn't want any enemies.

What name was given to this battle?

• La batalla de Puebla

• La batalla de la Independencia

• La batalla de Hidalgo

• La batalla contra Francia

Who was the leader of the Mexican Army?

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Pancho Villa

• Emiliano Zapata

• MIguel Hidalgo