Why is Cinco de Mayo important?

Answer 1

Commonly mistaken for the Mexican Independence Day, the "Cinco de Mayo" celebration commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza. The Battle was important because 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated a much better-equipped French army composed of 8,000 men that had not been defeated for almost 50 years.

No longer a local celebration held only at the city of Puebla, the holiday is now widely celebrated among Mexicans, Mexican-Americans and many others. It is a source of great pride pride among Mexicans - defeating the best army in the world at the time, when outnumbered by two to one.

Answer 2

This was a day of defeat, a defeat that was so astonishing, nothing could top it. Why was it so amazing? That's because the Mexican army of 4500 men won against a French army of 6500, a surprising annihilation. Not only was the victory a majestic moment to the Chicanos/as, it gave them pride and joy to their country and also began to symbolize the right of the people to defend themselves against a powerful, foreign invader.It took place in Puebla, a small state, which made it more memorable.

Answer 3

The "Cinco de Mayo" celebration commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza. The Battle was important because 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated a much better-equipped French army composed of 8,000 men that had not been defeated for almost 50 years.

Answer 4

The City of Puebla (some 60 miles SE of Mexico City) is the background of one of the most important battles of all time. On the 5th of May, 1862 the French Army (the world's best at the time, armed with cavalry and high-precision rifles) lost to Mexican militias composed mostly of huarache-wearing, machete-bearing indians. That is why many Mexicans celebrate the all-too-famous "Cinco de Mayo" (May the Fifth): because it is comparable to a bunch of militiamen defeating the US Army on an open field battle.

Answer 5

The Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza. The Battle was important because 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated a much better-equipped French army composed of 8,000 men that had not been defeated for almost 50 years.

Answer 6

As opposed to what many people think, Cinco de Mayo(litterally, 5th of May) does not commemorate the independence of Mexico. It celebrates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza. The Battle was important because 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated a much better-equipped French army composed of 8,000 men that had not been defeated for almost 50 years and which at the time was considered to be the best army in the world.

Answer 7

Cinco De Mayo is an important holiday to all of North Americans beause since May 5th, 1862, no foreign power has ever invaded North America.9-11 is not included as foreign power invasion because they never stepped foot on North American ground.