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He was the Emperor but then was abandoned and later captured by  Juarez forces, then on June, 19th, 1867, executed.

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General Ignacio Zaragoza, with only a small army, took on the powerful French forces of Napoleon III during the Second French Intervention. He was known as a Cinco de Mayo hero.

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He was the ruler of France, he took the opportunity to carve an empire of Mexican territory. This was during Cinco de Mayo and is still apart of Cinco de Mayo history.

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This man is the General. He lead 6000 French troops to Puebla. He was supported by artillery before the city was under attack.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYxRVeauCGA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytBgOPQ5BSw

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Benito Juarez is a lawyer and member of indigenous Zapotec tribe and later was elected president of Mexico. The country was in very bad financial debt. It was caused by internal strife. He was now forced to pay his debt payments to European governments.

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They were able to build up on weapons and defenses to flip the switch and take over the war.

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Cinco de Mayo is significant because it represents the victory over the french. The Mexicans won the war and it is a day to celebrate.

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Cinco De Mayo is celebrated because of the Mexican Army's victory over the French empire at the battle of puebla. It is celebrated in Mexico mainly. To be specific it is hugely celebrated in Puebla. Some small places in U.S. is celebrated.

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It is celebrated on May 5th