CINCO DE MAYO

WHAT IS IT

• Battle fought in Mexico
• French invaded Mexico
• Aka as battle of Puebla
• The Mexicans were victorious
• They defended their land

WHAT IS IT

• Napoleon III was the leader of the French
• He was trying to gain land

BATTLE OF PUEBLA

• Mestizo and Zapotec forces were weak
• The French invaded them
• They killed over 1,000 during the battle
• This battle was the turing point in the war
• The fighting went on, but Mexico eventually won

CELEBRATIONS

• Parades, dancing, and reenactments take place
• A ton of food is made
• It is also celebrated in America
• Very big holiday in Mexico
• Biggest celebration takes place in Puebla

PARADE

PICTURE OF THE BATTLE

FOOD THE EAT AND MAKE

DANCING DURING A PARADE

REENACTMENT

DANCING

LARRY HAGG