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Which of the above countries attacked Mexico in this battle in the Cinco de Mayo?
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∙ 12y ago
The Battle of Puebla, which was fought on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) was fought with the French.
In July of 1861, a two-year moratorium of repayment of foriegn debt was issued by Mexico's President Benito Juárez, Britain, Spain and France responded by sending naval forces to Veracruz to demand payment. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew, but France did not. That led to the French-Mexican War in which the Battle of Puebla was fought on May 5, 1862. Against tremendous odds, Mexico was the victor.
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∙ 12y agoThe French army attacked Mexico in Cinco de Mayo.
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Who attacked Mexico in Cinco de Mayo?
French forces
Is Cinco de Mayo celebrated by all Latino countries or just Mexico?
Cinco de Mayo is a historical event in Mexico. It is the day Mexican troops defeated French troops in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is celebrated in Mexico and by people of Mexican descent in the United States. Other Latino countries are not known to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Who was the leader of Mexico in the time Cinco de Mayo was made?
Benito Juarez was the president of Mexico when the Battle of Puebla or Cinco de Mayo happened.
When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
Cinco De Mayo is celebrated on May 5th in the spanish speaking countries such as; Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica and sometimes in Guatemala
Who did napoleon put into power in Mexico after the battle of Cinco de Mayo?
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What countries were involved in the Cinco de Mayo?
Mexico and Francehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo
Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in others countries besides Mexico?
because it was when Mexico won the victory over France
Who was Mexico opponant in Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo was a battle during the Second Franco-Mexican War (1861 - 1867). At the time of the battle (May 5th, 1862) French forces tried to occupy the city of Mexico, but were defeated at the city of Puebla. At the time, Benito Juarez was still the president of Mexico, residing in Mexico City's National Palace.
How did Cinco de Mayo affect the US?
it didn't, cinco de mayo was a battle that took place in Mexico; US just wanted to celebrate something from the Mexican culture that Mexico didn't celebrate that much.
How do the people of Mexico celebrate Cinco De Mayo?
According to 42explore2, Mexicans in Mexico celebrate Cinco De May by reenacting the famed Battle of Puebla in a day-long dramatization that includes acting and speeches.
Is Cinco de Mayo considered the independence of Mexico?
cinco de mayo is considered to the independence of Mexico cause that time Mexico had a battle with french people cause Mexican didn't had any right like martin Luther king junior
Have Mexico and France been at war?
Yes. It included the Battle of Puebla which is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo.
