Background to Cinco de Mayo
Each student will review one of the three handouts given to your group. You will then assist each other in answering the following questions:
1.	When did the people of Mexico declare independence from Spain?
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2.	What was the name of Mexico when it was ruled by Spain?
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3.	How long [approximately] had Mexico been under Spanish rule?	_____________________
4.	Who was one of the key leaders of the rebellion for independence?	_____________________
5.	What was the famous credo [GRITO] of freedom?

During the time between 1810 and 1824, many groups fought for control of the nation.
6.	What was the plan de Iguala?
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7.	Who was Mexico’s first president? When was he elected?
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8.	What were 2 or 3 of his accomplishments?
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9.	What kind of government did the ‘Tories” support?
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10.	What is the official date of Mexico’s Independence Day?	_____________________
11.	What battle occurred on May 5, 1862?	_____________________
12.	Who was it between? How many troops did each side have?
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13.	Who was the leader supported by France?	_____________________
14.	The French Army left Vera Cruz on the way to attack what place?	_____________________
15.	Why is Cinco de Mayo important?