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What is Cinco de Mayo? A Brief History & Facts About Cinco De Mayo  - ETRAFFIC

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Puebla is a small town in Mexico that was a key player for the battle of Cinco de Mayo. The Battle of Puebla is the date that the Mexican army took victory over the French army in 1862 in the Franco-Mexican War. That victory in Puebla is what introduced the holiday of Cinco de Mayo to the world.

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1.Benito Juarez- President of Mexico during the time of the battle.He was forced to default on his debts to European governments. In response, France, Britain, and Spain sent naval forces to Veracruz to demand reimbursement.
2 Napoleon- Ruled France and tried to create an empire out of Mexico. His army invaded Veracruz and drove Juarez and his troops into retreat. Juarez sent his troops to Puebla
3 Zaragoza- Was the leader of the Mexican army. He and his army of 2,000 men fortified Puebla. His victory at Puebla de Los Angeles earned the renaming of the town to Puebla de Zaragoza.
4. Austrian Archduke Maxamilian-He was installed as the emperor Mexico by Napoleon. He was captured and executed by a firing squad.
5.Lorenecez- Led a French army that was sure to beat the Mexican army at the battle of Puebla. His army contained 6,000 troops.

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CInco de mayo was first celebrated because of the Mexican army’s victory over the French during the battle of Puebla. Benito Juarez was elected to president in Mexico in 1861. During this time the country was left to ruin and Juarez was forced to default on debt payments to European governments. France, Britain, and Spain sent naval vessel to Mexico. Spain and Britain negotiated with Mexico but Napoleon, the French leader, saw this as an opportunity to create a new empire out of Mexico, thus, starting the revolution.

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Cinco de mayo is celebrated on May 5th, of course. It was first celebrated on May 5th, 1862 after the Mexican army’s victory over the French.

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Where is Cinco de Mayo celebrated and why?

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Where is Cinco de Mayo celebrated and why?

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Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico. It is primarily observed in the state of Puebla, where Zaragozaś unlikely victory occured, although may other parts of the country take part in the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Some people in the United States also celebrate Cinco de Mayo. In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate the victory of the Mexicans over the French. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican food, culture, traditions, and booze.