Question 1

When did the Battle of Puebla take place, leading to a major Mexican victory?

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May 5, 1862, when Mexican forces defeated the French

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September 16, 1862, during the Mexican Revolution

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May 5, 1810, a key date in the War of Independence

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November 20, 1870, during the French intervention

Question 2

Who led the French forces during the Battle of Puebla?

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General Charles de Lorencez, a French military leader

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Benito Juárez, the president of Mexico

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Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French emperor

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Porfirio Díaz, a future Mexican president

Question 3

Who commanded the Mexican forces that successfully defended Puebla from the French?

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General Ignacio Zaragoza, a Mexican commander who led the defense

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Emiliano Zapata, a revolutionary leader from the south

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Pancho Villa, a leader from the Mexican north

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Francisco Madero, an early revolutionary figure

Question 4

Why was the victory at the Battle of Puebla significant?

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Mexican forces defeated a much larger, better-equipped French army

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Mexican forces were assisted by the U.S. military

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The French lost their supply lines and retreated

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The battle ended the French invasion of Mexico

Question 5

What holiday is celebrated annually to commemorate the Battle of Puebla?

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Cinco de Mayo, which honors the Mexican victory over the French

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Mexican Independence Day, which marks the beginning of the revolution

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Day of the Constitution, which celebrates the 1917 Constitution

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Revolution Day, which marks the start of the Mexican Revolution

Question 6

What did the French intend to establish in Mexico after the battle?

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A French monarchy under Maximilian I

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A new French industrial zone

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A French colony focused on agriculture

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An independent Mexican republic

Question 7

Which country supported Mexico diplomatically during the French intervention?

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The United States, which had political interests in the region

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Brazil, which offered financial support

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Canada, which sought to ally with Mexico

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Spain, which had colonial ties to Mexico

Question 8

Cinco de Mayo celebrates what key event in Mexican history?

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A military victory against French forces

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The establishment of a new Mexican government

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The end of the Mexican-American War

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Mexico’s independence from Spain

Question 9

In which part of Mexico is the city of Puebla located?

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Southern Mexico, near Mexico City

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Eastern Mexico, near the Gulf Coast

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Western Mexico, near the Pacific Ocean

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Northern Mexico, near the U.S. border

Question 10

What impact did the victory at Puebla have on Mexican morale?

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It inspired national pride and gave hope for continued resistance

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It led to immediate independence from foreign rule

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It brought foreign investment to Mexico

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It resulted in a major alliance with Spain

Question 11

What did the French do after their initial defeat at Puebla?

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They regrouped and continued their invasion

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They formed an alliance with the U.S.

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They established peace with Mexico

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They retreated to France and ended their campaign

Question 12

Why did the French intervene in Mexico in the first place?

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They sought to recover unpaid debts from the Mexican government

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They were avenging a past conflict

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They aimed to support the Mexican monarchy

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They wanted to seize Mexican oil reserves

Question 13

Who was installed as emperor of Mexico by the French after the invasion?

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Maximilian I, who ruled under French influence

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Napoleon III, the French emperor

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Porfirio Díaz, the future president

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Benito Juárez, the former president

Question 14

After the Battle of Puebla, how did the French continue their efforts in Mexico?

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They continued to fight, eventually establishing an empire

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They allied with Mexican revolutionaries

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They withdrew from Mexico after repeated defeats

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They attempted to negotiate peace with the U.S.

Question 15

How did General Ignacio Zaragoza, the hero of Puebla, die?

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He died of illness shortly after the battle

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He died in an accidental explosion

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He was assassinated by French forces

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He was wounded in battle and died of his injuries

Question 16

Where is Cinco de Mayo celebrated more widely?

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In the United States, where it is a symbol of Mexican-American pride

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In Spain, as a symbol of colonial history

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In Mexico, where it is a major national holiday

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In all of Latin America, as a regional holiday

Question 17

The French intervention in Mexico was part of which larger historical event?

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The Second French Intervention, where France attempted to establish a monarchy

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The Mexican Revolution, a later conflict

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The Spanish-American War, which was fought between the U.S. and Spain

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The Mexican War of Independence, which took place earlier

Question 18

In the United States, what does Cinco de Mayo primarily represent?

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Mexican culture and heritage, celebrated by Mexican-Americans

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A major military victory for Mexico

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Mexican-American relations during the 19th century

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Mexico’s independence from Spain

Question 19

What did the victory at Puebla ultimately help Mexico preserve?

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Its national sovereignty, despite later battles

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Its colonial ties with Spain

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Its alliance with the U.S.

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French dominance in the region

Question 20

How is General Ignacio Zaragoza remembered in Mexico today?

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As a national hero who led a decisive victory

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As a foreign general who betrayed Mexico

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As a controversial military leader

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As a traitor to the Mexican cause

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