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Cinco De Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage

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Cinco De Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage

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Cinco De Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage | History

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Maximilian I was emperor of Mexico from 1864 - 1867. Maximilian was also Archduke of Austria. He was installed as emperor of Mexico by Napoleon. The year of the Battle of Puebla, he was captured and executed by firing squad. The order of execution Benito Juarez, the new President of Mexico. Benito Juarez spared his wife's life, but she drifted into insanity and was sent to a french asylum where she died.

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Charles Ferdinand Latrille was a French Army general under Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. Lorencez was an arrogant French aristocrat who had a hatred for the Mexican people. He led the French Army to the Battle of Puebla. His army had heavy artillery support and skilled troops. The Mexicans gathered the strength and defeated and humiliated Lorencez and his troops. Lorencez and his troops retreated.

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Ignacio was experienced with foreign invasions. He fought in the Mexican. Zaragoza moved his way through the ranks of the army starting as a soldier moving to a captain, a colonel, brigadier general, and finally becoming the secretary of war and navy. Zaragoza and his troops were forced from the pass in Acultzingo, but rushed to Puebla and set to work getting it ready for a French attack. In 48 hours Zaragoza got the town of Puebla ready for the attack and with his strategic plans of a surprise counterattack was able to defeat the superior French army. Zaragoza was a huge help to the Mexican army in the war and showed great leadership.

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Benito Juarez became the first native born president of Mexico in 1861. At this time Mexico was in major debt to the European countries of France, Britain, and Spain. Due to this, these countries sent forces to demand their money back. France and Britain negotiated with Juarez and withdrew, but Franc did not. France stormed the city of Veracruz, which drove Juarez and the Mexican government to retreat. During his retreat, he rounded up a force of ragtag, but loyal men to fight the French at what will become the Battle of the Puebla. Juarez and his men fought the French until they withdrew and a Mexican victory was declared.

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Napoleon Bonaparte was born in France on April 20, 1808. In 1851, he seized power and became the Emperor of France. Napoleon's foreign policy was very imperialistic. This led to his want to further his empire to Mexico, which meant becoming involved in what would be called Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo ended not in Napoleon's favor. Though, the French were able to capture Mexico City a year later. This was short lived because Napoleon's army retreated from Mexico starting in 1866 due to the persistent guerrilla warfare attacks from the Mexicans and threat of war with other nations.

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General Zaragoza had to get to work preparing Puebla when the city of Palmar was reached by the French and the Mexicans had already pulled out of that town. The forts in Puebla were not very solidly built and needed repair. There was less than 48 hours until the French would be there to attack. There was fer that Puebla's inhabitants would welcome the French since the town was largely conservative but the Poblanos were willing to resist the foreign invasion. Men from the town offered their service in the fight and women prepared a field hospital. With all the help from the citizens of Puebla and the battle tactics from Zaragoza, the battle at Puebla was won by the Mexicans.

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Historical and Cultural Significance to Mexican History

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Historical and Cultural Significance to Mexican History

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Cinco de Mayo is significant to Mexican history because it commemorates the Mexican army's defeat over the French Empire at the battle of Puebla. Due to the Reform Wars plunging Mexico into debt, they suspended their foreign debt repayments. Britain, France, and Spain occupied Mexico because of this but Britain and Spain left after negotiations. France stayed and wanted to build the Second Mexican Empire that would benefit themselves. When the French attacked, the poorly equipped Mexican army in Puebla defeated the French. The victory was a great confidence booster for the Mexicans and it helped create national pride. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has become more popularly celebrated than in Mexico because it has become a celebration of Mexican-American culture.The celebrations in Mexico are more ceremonial and involve military parades and battle reenactments.

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Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico. It marks the day of Mexico's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war. It is celebrated in Mexico with military parades, reenactments, and other festive events. It is also celebrated by some Americans, but not in the same way as Mexicans. Americans use the holiday to celebrate Mexican culture and eat lots of Mexican food. Americans also use Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to drink.

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Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico. It marks the day of Mexico's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war. It is celebrated in Mexico with military parades, reenactments, and other festive events. It is also celebrated by some Americans, but not in the same way as Mexicans. Americans use the holiday to celebrate Mexican culture and eat lots of Mexican food. Americans also use Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to drink.

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Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the 5th of May.

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Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the 5th of May.