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Pre Investigation
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Cinco de mayo is a Spanish holiday.

It celebrates the day of the dead.
Spanish people celebrate Cinco de mayo.
Its celebrated with lots of food and festivals.
Colorful festivals, elaborate costumes.

Research

a) History Hunters
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Benito Juarez- The Mexican President, Benito Juarez,
reacted immediately and prepared the defense. He commanded
Ignacio Zaragoza , a young and brave General, to fortify the City
of Puebla and repel the French invaders.
Porfirio Diaz- Brigadier General Porfiro Diaz, destined to later
become president of Mexico, took his cavalry out to engage the
French horsemen and eliminate them
Ignacio Zaragoza-General Ignacio Zaragoza led 5,000 illequipped Mestizo and Zapotec Indians called Zacapoaxtlas.
Nepoleon III- The French Army of Emperor Napoleon III, nephew
of Napoleon Bonaparte, was thought to be the premier army in
the world. It had not suffered defeat in 50 years and had
enjoyed recent victories throughout Europe and Asia.
Maximilian- One year later, the French brought in reinforcements
and this time made their way to take the capital of Mexico City
and install Emperor Maximilian of Hapsburg as the reining
monarch of Mexico.
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See above
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France had many more soldiers then Mexico.
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The Prench wanted to take control of Meixco.
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The Battle of Puebla was not an isolated incident: there is
a long and complicated history that led up to it.
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May 5, 1862 to September 16, 1810
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Mexico won and gained independence.
b) Festive Foods
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Mole- A wonderful rich sauce made with the unlikely
combination of chocolate, chilies and many spices. It can be red
or green depending on the ingredients and the moles of Puebla
and Oaxaca are particularly famous, hence mole poblano or
mole oaxaqeno. The sauce is often served over chicken,
though turkey is more traditional.
Chipotle- a smoked jalapeno chili
Chilaquiles-Tortillas stir fried with onions, spices and maybe
chicken, topped with cheese and served with a sort of gravy.
Enchilada-Tortillas coated in a tomato and chili sauce, stuffed
with vegetables, chicken or pork then folded and baked. Despite

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the chili content, enchiladas are often fairly mild. Enchiladas
suizas are topped with sour cream.
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Pipian sauce- Another of Oaxacas specialties, pipian
sauce is green and made from pumpkin seeds. It is often served
over chicken.
Tamales- Cornmeal paste wrapped in corn or banana husks and
often stuffed with chicken, pork or turkey and/or vegetables,
then steamed.
Huachinango- Red Snapper, a common feature on the menus at
coastal resorts. Often available al gusto, cooked in a choice of
methods.
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The staple food of generations of ordinary Mexicans,
tortillas can be made of flour (more common in the north) or
maize (the traditional method and still the most common in the
south). Often served alongside a meal as bread would be,
tortillas are also used in many typical dishes rolled and baked
for enchiladas, fried for tacos or grilled for quesadillas
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Non Spicy foods like Quesadillas, Enchiladas (usually),
Plain fish dishes, Tostadas (check the ingredients), Beans and
rice, Tortas (check the fillings)
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Tortillas
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Breakfast lunch and dinner.
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Tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and quesadillas
c) Modern Music and Moves
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Some Mexican songs were about heroic events.
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Mariachi refers to the musicians now commonly seen in
restaurants or strolling the streets, dressed in silver studded
charro outfits with wide brimmed hats.
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Playing a variety of instruments which include violins,
guitars, basses, vihuelas (a 5 string guitar) and trumpets.
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San Pedro Tlaquepaque in the state of Jalisco, a
fashionable place for the residents of Guadalajara to spend their
summers. Currently, Las Perlitas Tapatias is Mexico's best know
mariachi femenil. Founded in 1989 by Alma Rocio Corona, the
13-member group is a popular attraction at mariachi festivals,
where its high-energy delivery includes playful cumbia, mambo,
and merengue departures from the traditional show.
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Tejano music is properly the music that evolved among
the Mexican population in South and Central Texas.
d) Fascinating Facts
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Their independence and military
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Late in 1861, a well-armed French fleet stormed Veracruz,
landing a large French force and driving President Jurez and his
government into retreat.
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The state of Puebla is where Zaragozas unlikely triumph
occurred.
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6,000 french 2,000 spanish

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They gained their independence.
e) Typical Traditions
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In these areas the holiday is a celebration of Mexican
culture, of food, music, beverage and customs unique to Mexico.
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Mini Mexican guitars complement the music and theyre
also fun for guests to play with.
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Mini Sombreros is The traditional charro costume of the
Mexican mariachis always includes a fancy sombrero. While you
may not have a real sombrero, you can easily get a whole bunch
of painted or embroidered mini sombreros to use as part of your
decor.
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For the most part, the holiday of Cinco de Mayo is more of
a regional holiday in Mexico, celebrated most vigorously in the
state of Puebla. There is some limited recognition of the holiday
throughout the country with different levels of enthusiasm, but
it's nothing like that found in Puebla.
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Serapes, In addition to bringing to mind the traditional
ponchos many Mexicans wear in different parts of Mexico,
serapes or sarapes are a great way to incorporate the bright
colors of Cinco de Mayo to your party. Mini Sombreros are the
traditional charro costume of the Mexican mariachis always
includes a fancy sombrero. While you may not have a real
sombrero, you can easily get a whole bunch of painted or
embroidered mini sombreros to use as part of your decor.