https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm en-us 2019-04-26 18:23:24 UTC 2026-01-02 11:46:20 UTC hello@padlet.com cole_cousino https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/354562980 The small town of Puebla was crucial to the victory. The people of the town had no military experience and little resources for fighting. They were up against the highly trained and well equipped French army. By some miracle, the townsfolk held of the French for several days. Without the citizen of Puebla, the French would have taken over.]]> 2019-04-26 18:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/354562980 cole_cousino https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/354563218 Historically, this battle is very important to the freedom of Mexico. The French were attempting to take over the town of Puebla so they could colonize there. This may have led to a larger take over of Mexico. If this town was taken, the French could have set up shop there, built an army, and expanded further. This greatly impact the culture of this small town. Their pride for their town grew.]]> 2019-04-26 18:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/354563218 cole_cousino https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/354563438 Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States. It is celebrated to honor the soldiers who were victorious at the battle of Puebla over the French. The odds were highly in the favor of the French. But the Mexicans beat the odds and conquered the French.]]> 2019-04-26 18:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/354563438 cole_cousino https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/354566081 President of the country during the battle. He defaulted the countries war payments onto foreign countries. This angered the countries England, France, and Spain. All of these countries invaded Mexico to reclaim their payments. Benito Juarez caused the battle.]]> 2019-04-26 18:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/354566081 cole_cousino https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/354819205 He was the general of the Mexican army. He helped defeat the odds when he led his troops into battle and defeated the French.]]> 2019-04-28 21:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/354819205 cole_cousino https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/355057595 He was the leader of the French army. He attacked Mexico because they were owed money. He intended on getting his money back. Napoleon was not a bad man, he was just trying to make things right. Benito Juarez caused and problem and Napoleon wanted to fix it.]]> 2019-04-29 15:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/355057595 cole_cousino https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/355059604 He was the general of a French army. He led troops from Los Angeles to attack Puebla. He brought 6,000 men to fight. He was expecting a quick victory. However, the Mexican force held them off to his surprise.]]> 2019-04-29 15:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/355059604 cole_cousino https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/355065050 This ragtag group of Mexicans stepped up to the plate. They were outnumbered and outmatched. But they didn't back down. They fought off the French and saved t. They also saved Mexico he cityCity]]> 2019-04-29 15:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/355065050 cole_cousino https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/355065894 The citizens of Puebla really stepped up to the plate. They were severely outnumbered and outmatched. The fought for their country and won. They pushed back the French and they saved Puebla. They also saved Mexico City, because if the French won they would have moved on even further. Most importantly they saved their country. They saved the country from foreign enemies and themselves. The victory at Puebla brought the whole country together.]]> 2019-04-29 15:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/355065894 cole_cousino https://padlet.com/cole_cousino/5lmpbvjvrhcm/wish/355068329 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDWZKmpFVEE
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