el cinco de mayo

Learn about Cinco de Mayo's history & how it's celebrated!

el cinco de mayo Watch the video and answer the questions below. Cinco de mayo is Mexico's Independence day. cierto falso Cinco de mayo is the date in history when a small Mexican Army defeated a large French Army. cierto falso What was the name of the battle that took place? Battle of Buena Vista Battle of Alto Battle of Puebla Battle of Alamo In what year did this battle take place? 1836 1846 1847 1862 How many French troops were there compared to the Mexican troops in this Battle? 6000 French to 2000 Mexicans 8000 French to 1000 Mexicans 2000 French to 6000 Mexicans According to the video, sort the ways in which this holiday is celebrated. Drag the ideas into the appropriate category. How it's celebrated: Mariachi Music Mexican Food Folkloric Dancing Parades Dressing up Battle Reenactments Not how it's celebrated: Hot Air Balloon Rides French Food Hip Hop Dancing Playing Video Games at home Wearing Overalls Playing Games An Obstacle In Your Life Have you ever overcome an obstacle that made you want to celebrate? Write your answer below. What Cinco De Mayo Is All About Watch the video and answer the questions below. After watching the video, according to what "people know and don't know about CINCO de MAYO" ~ Where do they think it is a BIGGER holiday? Here in the USA In Mexico BUT...in actuality, WHERE is it a BIGGER holiday? Here in the US In Mexico When and why did this holiday become commercialized here in the USA? Which holiday could we compare Cinco de Mayo to in the USA? Martin Luther King Jr. Day St. Patrick's Day Labor Day Memorial Day Tell me something you learned about Cinco de Mayo, that you didn't know before today. Also, choose the appropriate 'thumb' below to reflect how you felt about our lesson today.