Cinco de Mayo and the Battle of Puebla

What does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

• Mexican Independence Day

• The Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The end of the Mexican Revolution

In what year did the Battle of Puebla take place?

• 1860

• 1862

• 1864

• 1866

Which countries sent naval forces to Veracruz to demand reimbursement from Mexico?

• France, Germany, and Italy

• Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands

• France, Britain, and Spain

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

What was the outcome of the Battle of Puebla for the French forces?

• They captured Mexico City

• They retreated after losing nearly 500 soldiers

• They won and occupied Puebla

• They signed a peace treaty with Mexico

What was the significance of Zaragoza's success at Puebla?

• It marked the end of the Franco-Mexican War

• It was a symbolic victory that bolstered Mexican resistance

• It led to the immediate withdrawal of French forces

• It resulted in a peace treaty with France

How many men did Juarez gather to defend against the French attack on Puebla?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

Who led the Mexican forces at the Battle of Puebla?

• Emiliano Zapata

• Pancho Villa

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

What was the French army supported by during the Battle of Puebla?

• Naval forces

• Heavy artillery

• Air support

• Cavalry units

What was the main reason for France's initial involvement in Mexico?

• To establish a trade agreement

• To demand reimbursement for debts

• To support Mexican independence

• To colonize the region

What was the condition of the Mexican forces compared to the French?

• Better equipped and larger

• Vastly outnumbered and poorly supplied

• Equally matched

• Superior in artillery