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Cinco de Mayo is not a day of Mexican independence, like some believe. Rather, it marks a victorious battle. Mexico, whose economy was weakened by many wars, said it wasn't going to pay any of its loans for two years. However, that caused other European countries to want to invade Mexico, specifically France. Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of Mexican forces (who were outnumbered) over the French in the city of Puebla. General Zaragoza of Mexico became a national hero after that victory. Even though the French eventually took over the Mexican government for a while, Mexicans continued to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
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DeleteThe main point of the text "Celebrate! It's Cinco de Mayo" (book read aloud on Youtube) is that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration that commemorates Mexico's victory over France's attempt at subjugating the Mexican government. Though the Mexican government had limited resources to fight and win a conventional war against France, it was through resourcefulness and genuine heart for the Mexican people that the Mexican government prevailed against the dominant European power. The author portrays the Mexican government as one that seeks and protects the common good of its people. Instead of forcing its citizens to pay for a costly and bloody war, the government and people work together to protect the well-being of the nation. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory, bravery, resourcefulness, and creativity of the Mexican people and its government, and through dance, gathering, and storytelling, they still commemorate the event to this day.
ReplyDeleteI listened to the book, "Celebrate! It's Cinco De Mayo." In the book, the point that the author is trying to make is that the reason people celebrate is because Mexican Army defeated the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. One reason the author gives to prove her point is that this was such a huge deal because the French Army was bigger than the Mexican Army, but the Mexican Army did not give up. Another reason the author gives to prove her point is that General Zaragoza of the Mexican Army had an idea to use cattle to chase off the French Army. The French Army succumbed and the Mexican Army won. That is why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated.
ReplyDeleteIn the story (YouTube clip), “Celebrate! It’s Cinco de Mayo” written by Janice Levy, the author describes why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated. A grandfather is telling his grandson about what happened back in the 1800s. The author notes that May 5 is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French, at the Battle of Puebla. Mexico owed France money, but couldn’t pay because the money was needed to help the Mexican people. France’s army was sent in to take over Mexico. The French soldiers were defeated due to a combination of some cattle, a hill, and rain. Mexico defeated the French, and now we have cinco de mayo.
ReplyDeleteThe author of the Brittanica article I read shared that Cinco de May is the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla where Mexico defeated the French/Napoleon III. I hear it commonly misconnected to the a day of Mexican independence. Cinco de Mayo was more of a turning point rather than the actual day of independence (September 16th.) The author explained the significance of the Battle of Puebla and how it is celebrated as a monumental day in Mexican culture. The author also mentions how Cinco de Mayo didn't catch on much until immigrants and future generations of Mexicans living in America celebrated the holiday to honor their heritage. It also mentions how the holiday itself is celebrated in a way that makes it popular (drinking, partying,) even for those non-Mexican.
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ReplyDeleteI watched the first video on YouTube. Cinco de Mayo is recognized for General Ignacio Zaragoza's actions. He led the Mexican army to victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In America it is recognized as a celebration of Mexican heritage. It is untrue to think it is to celebrate Mexico's independence. This holiday is actually a celebration for a nation that fought the resistance against foreign domination.
The Encyclopedia Brittanica article discussed the significance of Cinco De Mayo in Mexico's history. On May 5, 1862, Mexican soldiers defeated invading French forces at the battle of Puebla. While this did not end the war, it was a turning point in Mexico's favor and became symbolic of Mexico's individual strength. Cinco de Mayo is hardly celebrated in Mexico except for near where the battle took place. Instead, it was popularized by many Mexican immigrants to the United States, who used the day to honor their shared cultural heritage.
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ReplyDeleteAlthough many think that Cindo de Mayo celebrates Mexican independence, it does not. It's more of a celebration of the 'Mexican spirit'. Mexican General Zaragoza won a battle against French forces, even though Mexican forces were greatly outnumbered. Even though France later defeated Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated to honor Mexico's resistance to foreign domination.
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ReplyDeleteI watched the YouTube video "Cinco De Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage | History." The significance of Cinco de Mayo is that it is a celebration of a shocking military feat that occurred as a result of Mexico's resistance to foreign domination in battle. Specifically, on the 5th of May, in a fight against French forces (where Mexico was considered the "underdog") Mexico was victorious, though outnumbered! This unlikely outcome was then celebrated by Mexico for the spirit and heart it took to achieve it...the true significance of the date.
The Encyclopedia Brittanica article cited how Cinco de Mayo is actually a day that commemorated the defeat of the French troops by an outnumbered Mexican troop in the state of Puebla.Today,Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated outside of the state of Puebla in Mexico. Mexican immigrants celebrate Cinco de Mayo as a way to connect to their Mextcan heritage and pride, specifically as a symbol of their victory over foreign dominance. Many people in the US confuse Cinco de Mayo as the day of Mexican independencewhich was actually established fifty years before the Battle at Puebla. The US culture has used Cinco de Mayo to promote festive drinking,but the real meaning of Cinco de Mayo is lost on many living here.The true meaning of Cinco de Mayo is the pride and spirit of the Mexican people who overcame domination by the English, Spanish, and the French invaders.
ReplyDeleteI read the Brittanica article and the main point the author was trying to make was that Cinco de Mayo is the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla in which Mexico was able to temporarily defeat the French forces who were trying to enforce Mexico’s repayment of their debts to Napoleon III. The author points out that this date is often wrongly associated with the day of Mexican independence, which is actually September 16th. The author points out that in Mexico, the celebrations are mainly centered around the city of Puebla rather than the country as a whole. The author further alludes to the fact that Cinco de Mayo is actually becoming even more of a celebration in the US as a way to honor those of Mexican heritage and to promote Mexican products (especially food and alcoholic beverages).
ReplyDeleteI read the History.com site, the the author' purpose was to clarify the history behind Cinco de Mayo, which is based on the Battle of Puebla in Mexico in 1862. The battle took place when European powers came to collect on defaulted loan money, forcing the new president, Juarez to go into hiding. After amassing fewer than 100 men, Juarez was able to defeat the French forces of 500 men on May 5th, under the leadership of Zaragoza. In Mexico today, Cinco de Mayo is a minor holiday primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla. It became recognized in the US after proud Chicano activists raised awareness of the victory against European invaders and has since become a bigger holiday in the US, often confused for the Mexican Dia de Independencia, which is celebrated on September 16 (based on a declaration of independence from Spain in 1810). In the US, gringos tend to rely on essentialized stereotypical notions of happy-go-lucky Mexicans in order to flock to Mexican restaurants, have parties where they dress up in mustaches & sombreros, and drink the night away.
ReplyDeleteCinco de Mayo is not as major of a holiday is Mexico as it is in the United States. It has evolved less into a celebration of the battle but more into a celebration of Mexican culture. May people think it is Mexican Independence day but that is a common misconception. It celebrates the Battle of Puebla. I initially thought puebla was going to be a word (the word pebble came to mind). But it is a city in Mexico. In this battle Mexico beat France with many more French lives lost. Cinco de Mayo mostly exists as a celebration in the city of Puebla. In other parts of Mexico it is not as celebrated and is a normal day. I understand that it grew to celebrate the culture but am not clear as to why Cinco de Mayo was focused on and not the Mexican Independence day instead as that day has meaning for all of Mexico.
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by Susan Bridge
ReplyDeleteCinco de Mayo is Mexico's rally cry but in America is has become a commercial holiday. It started on May 5 1862 When the French tried to take of Mexico in a small city called Puebla. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army 's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla , on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza .The Mexican army leader Zaragoza held off 6,000 french soldiers with a few hundred Mexican soldiers. The under dog Mexico won the battle in 2 hours. The victory is still celebrated today. Puebla de Los Angeles, the site of Zaragoza’s historic victory, was renamed Puebla de Zaragoza in honor of the general. After that battle the French sent in more troops and took over Mexico. It lasted for a few years with Neapolitan III cousin reining king. After an uprising the king was shot and his shirt with the holes in it still remains in a museum for all to see. Today the Cinco de Mayo is remembered as an historical victory and a rally cry to Mexico for a great battle. We celebrate it with dancing, mariachi bands singing, and picnics with good food.
The short YouTube video, “Cinco De Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage History,” explains a lot about the holiday that many may not know. Although a victory of independence was won by Mexicans battling the French on May the 5th, the purpose for the celebration continued to develop throughout Mexico’s history. The day was marked when General Ignacio Zaragosa formed Mexican troops with a fortified victorious attack against Napoleon’s “superior” troopers on that special day. However, countrymen continued to find themselves in combat eventually being dominated by the French, struggling financially and facing many hardships. Nevertheless, they continued to remember the day of victory. Mexico regained independence under the lead of Porfirio Diaz who rallied an uprising, killing the cousin of Napoleon, Maximillian,archduke of Austria, who governed Mexico at the time. Mexican culture proudly continues to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with food, music, and dance to represent the adversities and tribulations that they had overcome for many years.
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ReplyDeleteCinco De Mayo is a celebration commemorating Mexican soldiers' defeat of French forces at the battle of Puebla. The Mexican forces were outnumbered by the French, but prevailed under the leadership of General Zaragoza. The celebration is more about the “spirit” of the Mexican people rather than the importance of the military victory. In the United States it is often confused with Mexico gaining independence, which actually happened many years earlier. Today it is celebrated with food, drink, and dancing.
I watched ¨Cinco De Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage.¨ The point of the author was to clarify on the meaning behind Cinco De Mayo. Many people believe that this day is Mexican independence day but the real story behind the holiday is much different. The author supports this by telling the story of Cinco de Mayo which was a battle that the Mexican army won against French invaders. This battle served to become a rallying cry and help inspire the future revolution against the French Monarchy.
ReplyDeleteThe Youtube excerpts were very illuminating and interesting. The narrator was pointing out that the celebration of Cinco de Mayo is more widespread in the US than in Mexico. It is not the celebration of Mexican Independence, which is actually September 16th, but a celebration of defending the city of Puebla from the French. It became a populist celebration, and spread to the US. It is not widely celebrated in Mexico, but mostly in the region of Puebla.
ReplyDeleteThe story is about the importance of defending one's land against all odds. It does not matter the size of the army but the heart of those who fought. The Mexicans were well prepared and stock with artillery and fortified. The Indigenous army defended what was theirs and the french made a assumption that their numbers would guarantee success but in fact it worked against them because they can a superiority frame of mind. They were ill prepared. The celebration is for the underdog and how they prevailed. This instilled pride in all Mexicans to look back on and feel proud of their accomplishments. Mexican Americans celebrate the importance of this great defeat by a small army with a big heart. The holiday invokes great pride for modern day Mexican who realize the great feat they small well equipped army accomplished.
ReplyDelete(A.G) I watched Celebrate! It's Cinco De Mayo! The story is about the importance of Cinco de Mayo and the reason they celebrate is because they won the battle against France in their attempt to take over Mexico.The story described some of the things the do to celebrate such as the getting dressed up, the grandmother cooking,the mother marching in the band, the father playing in a band and many other things.
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ReplyDeleteCinco de Mayo is sometimes thought of a day similar to the Us Fourth of July, otherwise known as Independence Day. However watching the You tube“Celebrate! It’s Cinco de Mayo” written by Janice Levy, and reading Wikipedia, one is informed of the reason why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated. The author(s) supports this idea by telling the story about why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by narrating how this special day is about the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla . The Wikipedia article notes that Cinco de Mayo started as a celebration of Mexican culture, that started in California in 1863.It goes on to mention how , not surprisingly, it became a marketing strategy for beer and wine companies.
The author created these presentations to inform the audience of what 5 de mayo is. Many think it's the day Mexico won its Independence but it is really the day when Mexico won against the French army in the war. Even though, Napolean was not happy that he lost and he had sent more troops to fight and win, the Mexican people never forgot their first win. The Mexicans did over through the French eventually and they continue to celebrate 5 de mayo to this day in Mexico and the USA.
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Sharon Faber
ReplyDeleteCinco de mayo is not a celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain.
On the contrary, it is a commemoration of the battle waged with France in 1862, when Mexicans outsmarted the French and, as underdogs, defeated them. However, Napolean soon came back with a vengeance and won battles after that.
Whereas cinco de mayo is commemorated in Mexico with military parades, it is celebrated in a more festive way in the US, especially since the 1980s when advertising campaigns for wine and beer popularized the holiday.
The first video points out that now Cinco de Mayo is more of a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture, and that most people don't realize or acknowledge it's origin as a commemoraton of resistance in a single battle at Puebla against French troops. It is NOT Mexican Independence Day, as is widely believed. The other articles point out that the evolution of this day in the U.S. has ballooned into this general celebration of heritage, while it's a minor holiday in Mexico.
ReplyDeleteThe victory of Puebla became a symbol of Mexican resistance to foreign domination. The day is celebrated to remember the momentous 1862 battle. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo became a way for Mexican immigrants to celebrate pride in Mexican heritage. The holiday celebration only took off with a broader demographic once the introduction of Mexican alcoholic beverages. The festivities in the US are based on negative stereotypes of Mexican heritage and is promoted by excessive drinking. The celebration of the of the 1862 battle has become lost in the US.
ReplyDeleteIt appears that the author is trying to give the background information on the history of "Cinco De Mayo" and it's importance. The authors clarify the relevance of the historical date, gives specific information on the battle that took place and results. The article wraps up by explaining celebrations that ensue in the United States although not necessarily for the reasons in Mexico.
ReplyDeleteCinco De mayo is the holiday that celebrates the date the Mexican armyś May 5th victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war. This holiday is mostly celebrated in America and Puebla Mexico as a cultural event with food and parades. It is not Mexican Independence Day.
ReplyDeleteThe article from History describes the events leading to the 1862 victory of the Mexicans over the French at the location of Puebla on the 5th of May. This is only one battles in the war against the French but was a turning point that Mexico could defend herself. The holiday cinco de mayo was then celebrated in the town of Puebla and by Mexican-Americans.
ReplyDeleteCinco De Mayo is a holiday celebrating the retreat of French troops from Mexico. This retreat symbolized Mexico’s ability to defend itself against other countries.
ReplyDeleteOn May 5, the French General Charles Lorencez attacked the north side of Pueblo de Los Angeles. After battling all day, the General realized he was losing more troops then the obossing side and retreated. Although the war lasted 7 years, the battle spurred Mexican troops into action. The battle on Cinco de Mayo, ultimately aloud Mexican troops to win the war.
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ReplyDeletehttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cinco-de-mayo
The point of the article is to explain what Cinco de Mayo is, and in the context with how Americans view it, you could argue the point is to illustrate that it's not "Mexican independence" or "an excuse to dawn sombreros and drink and mock the Spanish language". The person who wrote this article provides a summary explaining what the event was, and then provides more detailed context, giving information about the French occupation of Mexico and how this battle reinvigorated the movement to push the French out.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cinco-de-mayo
ReplyDeleteThe article explains that, although not a major strategic victory, the Battle of Puebla was an important start to the Mexican resistance to the French. It the Mexican's that they could defeat the French and gain their independence. The battle took place on 5 May 1862.
The article described the origin of the celebration “Cinco de Mayo”. During the French-Mexican war which lasted from 1861 to 1867, the Mexican forces managed to win a pivotal battle with the French forces. On May 5, 1862 the Mexican Resistance forces led by General Zaragoza defeated the French at the “Battle of Pueblo”. Due to the imbalance in resources, the victory took both sides by surprise. Although the conflict between the Mexican ‘Nationals’ and the French spanned several years, the fifth of May is celebrated as significant marker in defining the unwillingness of the Mexican people’s to allow themselves to be dominated by a foreign power.
ReplyDeleteCinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Many people think it's Mexico's independence day, but that is not the case.
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DeleteEl Cinco de Mayo es una festividad que celebra la fecha de la victoria del ejército mexicano sobre Francia en la Batalla de Puebla durante la Guerra Franco-Mexicana. Mucha gente piensa que es el día de la independencia de México, pero ese no es el caso.
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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cinco-de-Mayo
ReplyDeleteIn the article Cinco De Mayo on Britannica is from an informative point of view. The author is trying to provide information to inform the reader about the origin of Cinco De Mayo and why it is celebrated. One point the author gives to prove his point is by providing the historic facts about the Battle of Puebla, where Mexico was victorious over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862. Another informative fact the author provided was that Cinco De Mayo is not to be confused with Mexican Independence Day because that falls on the 16th of September.
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K. yager--Watched the Bilingual reading of children's book "Celebrate Cinco De Mayo". The author's purpose was to provide background on the holiday and the history of Mexico's independence from France. Simplified the battle of France collecting money from Mexico and the battle fought by the people in the city of Puebla. People celebrate by dancing, singing and hitting pinata.
ReplyDeleteThe article about Cinco de Mayo gives information about the holiday and wants to inform the readers about the history behind this date. Although the Mexican Army defeated the French during the Franco-Mexican war on May 5th, this date should not be seen as Mexicoś Independence Day. The author proves this point by letting us know the actual date of Mexicoś Independence Day, which is September 16th. Another way this point is proven is by letting readers know that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more in the United States than it is in Mexico, (probably because itś not their official Independence Day).
ReplyDeleteThe article is about the Mexican holiday : Cinco de Mayo.This holiday celebrates the date of the Mexican army's won against the French at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The author brings out that this is a big deal to warrant a holiday because the French army was bigger than the Mexican. But this is not Mexico's Independence Day ... its has now turned into a holiday Americans use to drink and eat
ReplyDeleteI watched the History Channel's video about Cinco de Mayo. The point that the author was trying to prove is that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of heritage and the win over the French - not the independence of Mexico. The reason why the History Channel made this video was to remind/teach people that Cinco de Mayo was an important day in Mexican history because it was the day where their significantly smaller army defeated the French army of 6000+ men. It was such an impressive and important victory that even after the French won (following an attack of 30k men), Mexicans commemorated Cinco de Mayo when under French rule. To this day, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico with festivals and picnics and it's importance has also crossed the border where it has become a day that is commercially celebrated in America.
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ReplyDeleteI watched the first you tube video and read the articles on the History channel and Brittanica. The authors/video are trying to explain the origin of 5 de Mayo and to prove that it is a common misconception that Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's Indepedence day. It does not. In fact, Mexico's independence was 50 years prior to the battle of Puebla. It celebrates the victory over the invading French army in Puebla with Zaragosa as its leader which happened on cinco de Mayo in 1867. It celebrates the resistance against French Domination. Follwoing this victory and for years following, this victory is celbrated with song and dance.