Por favor : Look for your class and where your food items go. Label your stuff with your name and class Pd.1: On front table Pd 2: Under front table on the floor Pd 3: On side counter towards my desk Pd 4: On side counter near the microwave Pd 5: On back filing cabinet Feliz Cuatro de mayo

Español II Cinco de Mayo

Introduction: Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day Independence Day is September 16th Commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Batalla de Puebla in 1862 Not celebrated in all of Mexico– Puebla, surrounding areas, and USA

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September 16, 1821- Mexican Independence From Spain Timeline of Events: September 16, 1821- Mexican Independence From Spain Mex-Amer War (1846-1848) and Mex. Civil War (1858) ruin economy—Owe France and others heavy debt France names Napoleon III’s relative, Archduke Maximilian, as ruler of Mexico Mexican-American War: Troops at the Siege of Veracruz

Timeline of Events: France invades Mexico from Gulf Coast by Veracruz and began toward Mexico City French Army encounters resistance near Puebla, Mexico May 5, 1862- Defeat of the French allowed for nationalism to rise and unity of Mexico to follow Benito Juarez fue el president durante la batalla Mexico: 4,500 poorly armed men VS. France: 6,500 well-outfitted army

Maximilian is reinstated at the ruler of Mexico from 1864 Timeline of Events: Napoleon III sends 30,000 troops the following year to squash the Mexican Resistance, which it does easily Maximilian is reinstated at the ruler of Mexico from 1864 1867- US Civil War is now over and US can help Mexico to expel the French

Today’s Celebration: Celebrated most vigorously in Puebla, Mexico Has gained popularity in the US—especially where there is a high population of Mexican-Americans Celebrate with food, music, dancing, and Mexican customs Commercial interests in the US have played a large role Products and services focused on Mexican food, beverages, and festivities Parades held throughout the US