Nombre: Ricardo Bazzy
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Pre Investigation
1. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration held on May 5.
2. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over the
French forces of Napoleon III on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla.
3. Mexico
4. There are large parades that feature people dressed up as Mexican and French
soldiers.
5. Cinco de mayo is a celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to
commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the
Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio
Zaragoza Segun.
II.
Who were the following people?
1. Benito Juarez - A Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca who
served as the president of Mexico for five terms.
2. Porfirio Diaz - was a Mexican soldier and politician, who served seven terms as
President of Mexico
3. Ignacio Zaragoza - was a general in the Mexican army, best known for defeating
invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
4. Napolean III - was the only President of the French Second Republic and, as Napoleon
III, the Emperor of the Second French Empire.
5. Maximilian - was the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire. He was a younger
brother of the Austrian emperor Francis Joseph I.
6. What role did each of these people play?
Juarez President of mexico for five terms
Diaz President of mexico from 1876 1911
Zaragoza The general that won the battle of may 5th 1862. The
battle that is now celebrated as cinco de mayo
Napolean III The president of the france at the time of the battle
of puebla
Maximilion He was the only monarch of the second Mexican
empire. He consprired with napoleon to invade conquer and rule
mexico
7. What is the biggest misconception of Cinco de Mayo?
People think its the day mexico received their independence
8. What caused the conflict that led to the battle of puebla?
2.
The reform war in 1857 basically started it. Mexico, after,
suspended all debt payments because they had no money. Foreign
intervention, france, great Britain and spain were owed money
from mexico so they sent troops there to force mexico to pay the
debts.
9. Explain what happened at the Battle of Puebla.
General Lorencez moved his artillery into position and by noon
had begun shelling Mexican defensive positions. He ordered his
infantry to attack three times: each time they were repulsed by the
Mexicans..
10. How long did the conflict last and when did it end?
The French intervention in mexico was from 1861-1867 but the
battle only lasted 1 day.
11. What was the end result of the conflict?
i. The Mexicans won with 83 casulties while the French had 462 casualties.
Food
1. Mole - Mole is the generic name for a number of sauces originally used in
Mexican cuisine, as well as for dishes based on these sauces. Outside Mexico, it
often refers specifically to mole poblano.
2. Chipotle - a smoked hot chili pepper used especially in Mexican cooking.
3. Chilaquiles - a dish of fried tortilla strips typically topped with a spicy tomato
sauce and cheese.
4. Enchilada - a rolled tortilla with a filling typically of meat and served with a chili
sauce.
3 Typical foods at Cinco de mayo
1. Chalupas - fried thick tortillas topped with salsa, shredded meat,
chopped onion and sometimes queso fresco.
2. Chiles en nogada - sweet, savory, picadillo stuffed poblano pepper
dipped in egg batter, fried, and topped with a rich walnut sauce,
pomegranate seeds and parsley
3. Sope - thick tortilla with vegetables and meat toppings.
Traditional tortilla
soft thin flatbread made from finely ground wheat flower.
What is recommended in terms of eating while traveling?
chiles en nogada is recommended to eat while traveling because it
is what Agustn de Iturbide ate on his way back to mexico city
after signing the treaty of Cordoba which gave mexico its
independence
What food item accompanies almost every meal?
Chips and salsa
What is the eating schedule in mexico?
In Mexico, breakfast is normally 7 AM to 10 AM lunch is 1:30 to 4
PM, dinner is from 8 to 9 PM
What Mexican foods do we eat in the U.S. today?
We eat plenty of Tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and beans
Modern Music
What are some common topics in Mexican songs?
Common topics in Mexican songs are mostly about love and
violence
Mariachi music is the sum of a cultural revolution expressed
through a group of musicians
What is Mariachi music?
What kind of instruments are used in Mariachi music?
Brass, wind, and percussion instruments are used in Mariachi
music
Identify at least two modern-day Mariachi groups and give a few details about each one.
Reyna de Los Angeles which includes only females
Mariachi Campanas de America which includes only males
What is Tejano music and why is it so popular?
The name given to various forms of folk and popular music originating among the
Mexican-American populations
Fascinating facts
Other than the Battle of Puebla, what three things does Cinco de mayo celebrate?
the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5,
1862
What was France's excuse for invading Mexico?
France desperately wanted Mexico to pay all of their debts
Why doesnt the whole country celebrate Cinco de mayo?
They do not all celebrate Cinco de mayo because the battle of Puebla took place in
Puebla
How many Mexican soldiers and French soldiers were involved in the Battle of Puebla?
There were 4,000 Mexican soldiers and 8,000 French soldiers
Why was the initial victory at Puebla important in Mexican history?
They were not supposed to even win the battle
Typical traditions
What can you expect to see in a Cinco de mayo parade?
You can expect to see many interesting things in a Cinco de mayo parade, such as; bright
colors, children and adults wearing flowing, traditional Mexican skirts and sombreros,
flags, streamers, flowers and hand-made signs made for a festive scene.
Other than parades, what other activities are common for a Cinco de mayo celebration?
Mexican foods, drinks, and many festivals or fiestas
Describe the typical costume for Cinco de mayo.- Classic examples include sombreros, twirly
skrits,
cowboy boots or leather sandals, and bright colorful
body wraps including ponchos
Why is Cinco de mayo celebrated on a much larger scale in the U.S.?
Without the victory in the war France would of aided the south which would have a huge
impact on the war. Also, we celebrate it to appreciate the cultural and historical
backrounds.
Name and describe two popular decoration made for this holiday.
A sombrero and a piata
