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30189528610600~0~0-48784200157480173355SpanishCinco de Mayo WEBQUESTEnglish VersionCreated by Dana Lovallo? Dana Lovallo @ Senorita’s Spanish Class, 201600SpanishCinco de Mayo WEBQUESTEnglish VersionCreated by Dana Lovallo? Dana Lovallo @ Senorita’s Spanish Class, 2016-665018-45720000left111125Terms of UseThank you for downloading this product. Please read the terms of use before distributing this assignment:All rights reserved. Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the author.Copying any part of this product and placing it on the internet in any form (even a personal/classroom website) is strictly forbidden and is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). These items will be located by Google and traced back to the publishing site. 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Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the author.Copying any part of this product and placing it on the internet in any form (even a personal/classroom website) is strictly forbidden and is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). These items will be located by Google and traced back to the publishing site. You may post this lesson on your class website as long as a password is required to enter.If you would like to share this resources with another teacher, please purchase an additional license on your “My Purchases” page at any time.It is my sincere hope that you enjoy this product and find it helpful! If you have any questions regarding this product, please do not hesitate to contact me at dana.c.lovallo@ Thank you for your cooperation!Copyright ?2014-present, Dana LovalloAll Rights ReservedCredits: Instructions for use:This product is ideal for any level Spanish class. The questions are written in English. A separate Spanish version is sold separately here: goal of this webquest is for students to investigate the true significance of Cinco de Mayo. The essence of the holiday has shifted due to pop culture, so students will learn what the day is actually about. However, they will also investigate how Cinco de Mayo has transformed within US culture as well. This webquest should take about 30 minutes to complete. Students need to investigate the answers to each of the questions. The questions can be answered with 2-3 websites. Reviewing this webquest with a class discussion can easily extend this webquest into a 1 hour lesson. An answer key is included.The following websites may be helpful for students: can choose to share these links with students or have them investigate helpful websites on their own.Webquests are ideal for: days with a substitute, early-finishers, independent learning, and more!350520166103600If you have any questions regarding this product, please do not hesitate to contact me.Dana Lovallo43815100439~00~dana.c.lovallo@Senorita’s Spanish ClassCINCO DE MAYO - A Webquest Nombre: __________________________________________ Clase: _____ Fecha: ____________________________________Research the answers to the following questions on the internet. Cinco de Mayo originates from which country?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Cinco de Mayo is about a big battle that occurred in year _____________________What was the name of this battle? In which war did it occur?___________________________________________________________________________________________________Who fought in this battle? _____________________________________________________________________Who won the battle? ___________________________________________________________________________In which part of Mexico did the battle occur?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Who was the president of Mexico during this time? ______________________________________________Why did this battle occur? What were the events that led up to it? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What was the name of the general who led the Mexican army? Where was he from?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Were the Mexicans well-prepared for the battle? _________________________________________________How many French died in the battle? ________________ Mexicans? ________________Was this a major battle in Mexican history? As in, were there any major outcomes?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________When did the French withdraw troops from Mexico? What encouraged them to do so?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Is Cinco de Mayo a federal holiday in Mexico? __________________________________________________Is Cinco de Mayo celebrated by most Mexicans? Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________What part of Mexico mainly celebrates this holiday? _____________________________________________What are some of the ways that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico? Describe at least 2 different traditions.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in the United States? Who mainly celebrates it?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Is Cinco de Mayo more popular in the US than Mexico? Why do you think that is?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name some US cities that may celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Why might these areas celebrate Cinco de Mayo?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Are the Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the US really about winning the battle? If not, what are they really about? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________19. Which Mexican holiday is usually confused with Cinco de Mayo?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________CINCO DE MAYO - A Webquest – ANSWER SHEET Nombre: __________________________________________ Clase: _____ Fecha: ____________________________________Research the answers to the following questions on the internet. The Cinco de Mayo holiday originates from which country?MexicoCinco de Mayo is about a big battle that occurred in year 1862What was the name of this battle? In which war did it occur?Battle of Puebla in the Franco-Mexican War Who fought in this battle? France and MexicoWho won the battle? MexicoIn which part of Mexico did the battle occur?It occurred in Puebla which is in eastern-central Mexico.Who was the president of Mexico during this time? Benito JuárezWhy did this battle occur? What were the events that led up to it? Mexico was going through a financial depression and they were unable to pay back European governments. Therefore, France got mad and sailed its navy to Veracruz, Mexico. While in Mexico, Napoleon III tried to steal some land to create a dependent French territory. What was the name of the general who led the Mexican army? Where was he from?General Ignacio Zaragoza, and he was from Texas.Were the Mexicans well-prepared for the battle? No, they were mainly country menHow many French died in the battle? about 500 Mexicans? less than 100Was this a major battle in Mexican history? As in, were there any major outcomes?This wasn’t a major battle in Mexico which is why it’s not widely celebrated. When did the French withdraw troops from Mexico? What encouraged them to do so?The French finally withdrew troops in 1868 due to pressure from the USIs Cinco de Mayo a federal holiday in Mexico? no - businesses and schools are open as usual.Is Cinco de Mayo celebrated by most Mexicans? Why or why not? No because it is not an important holiday to them. What part of Mexico mainly celebrates this holiday? The state of Puebla celebrates it most.What are some of the ways that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico? Describe at least 2 different traditions.For those that celebrate “Cinco de mayo,” they may do so by having military parades or even recreating the Battle of Puebla.Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in the United States? Who mainly celebrates it?“Cinco de mayo” is celebrated in the US because there is a large Mexican-American population. The Mexican-Americans mainly celebrate (and other Americans who use any reason to party!)Is Cinco de Mayo more popular in the US than Mexico? Why do you think that is?Yes, ironically “Cinco de mayo” tends to be more popular in the US than in Mexico. I think this is because the US looks for any excuse to party and celebrate “national pride” (even when it’s not their own).Name some US cities that may celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Why might these areas celebrate?Los Angeles, Chicago, cities in Texas – areas that have large populations of Mexican-AmericansAre the Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the US really about winning the battle? If not, what are they really about? Usually “Cinco de mayo” is seen as a celebration of Mexican pride and culture. People in the US tend to celebrate it more vibrantly with lots of fun traditional food, parades, mariachi music, dancing, and more.19. Which Mexican holiday is usually confused with Cinco de Mayo?Mexican Independence Day (September 16th).0111125Thank you for your purchase!I hope you enjoy using this product in your classroom. Don’t forget that you can earn TpT credits to use on future products by leaving feedback. Please consider following me for product updates and sales! My new products are 50% off for the first 48 hours. 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