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Homework fo May 5, 2015
In class today we discussed Mexico's Cinco de Mayo and it's significance to Mexican people.
Read the following information and answer the questions below.
Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of
May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of
Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in
Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of
Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American
populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music
performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the
United States.
The foods
that are common to Mexican culture are:
Appetizers,
such as chips and salsa and guacamole dip. Refried bean dip with homemade corn
chips. Shrimp ceviche (marinated shrimp and a variety of chopped veggies).
Tortilla soup Main dishes tortillas, tamales (savory filling steamed in corn
husks), chile rellenos (stuffed fried chiles), flautas (crisp tortillas stuffed
with chiles and cheese) and pan dulce (little loaves of sweet bread). Burritos,
tacos and enchiladas when preparing entrees for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta.
Questions
1. Why does Mexican celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
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The Mexican country fought against
which country?_______________________________
2. What does Cinco de Mayo
traditions include ?_____________________________________
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3. What is the name of one appetizer eaten by Mexican
people?____________________________
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