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    Cinco de Mayo began in 1862 when a small army of Mexican soldiers defeated invading French forces in a battle at puebla, Mexico. Today, the event is celebrated by people of Mexican descent in the u.s. There are parades and events featuring Mexican culture, music, dancing, and food.

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    Cinco de Mayo began in 1862 when a small army of Mexican soldiers defeated invading French forces in a battle at puebla, Mexico. Today, the event is celebrated by people of Mexican descent in the u.s. There are parades and events featuring Mexican culture, music, dancing, and food.

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    Cinco de Mayo

    Por Fiona

    How it Started
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    In 1862, Mexican troops defeated invading French forces in a battle at


    Puebla, Mexico

    In the mid-1800s, the French leader Emperor Napoleon III tried to take
    control of Mexico

    The victorious battle celebrated on Cinco de Mayo was an important blow


    against the French

    During the battle of Puebla, a small army of Mexican soldiers defeated a


    much stronger French army

    Modern Day Celebrations


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    The Mexican people remember the event by listening to political


    speeches and watching parades

    Reenactments of the battle are often part of the celebration as well

    In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is observed by people of Mexican


    descent

    In many cities there are parades and events featuring Mexican culture,
    music, dancing, and food.

    Reflections
    1. Do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
    I celebrate Cinco de Mayo in school and my
    family and I will have Mexican food for dinner
    Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite holidays!

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