Once you have separated a historical document into its parts, the next step in analysis is to look closely at each part. Use the activities below to explore each section of Resolution 440 in more depth. Look at your color-coded document to answer the questions below.
How Cinco de Mayo Is Celebrated Today
The Historical Events of the Battle of Puebla
Shared Mexican and American Values
Use the multiple choice activity below to review Resolution 440.
According to S. Resolution 440, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated
- mostly in the United States
- mostly in Mexico
- widely in both the U.S. and Mexico
- not enough in either country
The resolution states that the holiday is observed by "nearly all Mexicans and Mexican-Americans" on both sides of the border. However, the facts show that Cinco de Mayo celebrations mostly happen in the U.S.
The resolution states that the holiday is observed by "nearly all Mexicans and Mexican-Americans" on both sides of the border. However, the facts show that Cinco de Mayo celebrations mostly happen in the U.S.
The resolution states that the holiday is observed by "nearly all Mexicans and Mexican-Americans" on both sides of the border. However, the facts show that Cinco de Mayo celebrations mostly happen in the U.S.
The resolution states that the holiday is observed by "nearly all Mexicans and Mexican-Americans" on both sides of the border. However, the facts show that Cinco de Mayo celebrations mostly happen in the U.S.
Why does the resolution include the line "...many people celebrate Cinco de Mayo during the entire week in which the date falls"?
- To show that this holiday is meaningful to many people
- To suggest that it takes a lot of time to plan for celebrations
- To mark the impact of the Mexican-American war
- To request all government buildings be closed on this national holiday
The purpose of Resolution 440 is to show that Cinco de Mayo is an important holiday. To prove this point, its writers claim that the celebrating is so extensive that it can't all fit into one day.
The purpose of Resolution 440 is to show that Cinco de Mayo is an important holiday. To prove this point, its writers claim that the celebrating is so extensive that it can't all fit into one day.
The purpose of Resolution 440 is to show that Cinco de Mayo is an important holiday. To prove this point, its writers claim that the celebrating is so extensive that it can't all fit into one day.
The purpose of Resolution 440 is to show that Cinco de Mayo is an important holiday. To prove this point, its writers claim that the celebrating is so extensive that it can't all fit into one day.
Besides the actual battle of Puebla, what else do Cinco de Mayo celebrations signify, or stand for, according to Resolution 440?
- The victory of the United States over Mexico in the Mexican American War
- The strong connection between the United States and Mexico
- The ability of immigrants to move freely over any international border
- All of the above
Cinco de Mayo represents close ties between Mexico and the United States, according to Resolution 440. There is no language in this document about opening up borders or acknowledging the war between Mexico and America that occurred in 1846.
Cinco de Mayo represents close ties between Mexico and the United States, according to Resolution 440. There is no language in this document about opening up borders or acknowledging the war between Mexico and America that occurred in 1846.
Cinco de Mayo represents close ties between Mexico and the United States, according to Resolution 440. There is no language in this document about opening up borders or acknowledging the war between Mexico and America that occurred in 1846.
Cinco de Mayo represents close ties between Mexico and the United States, according to Resolution 440. There is no language in this document about opening up borders or acknowledging the war between Mexico and America that occurred in 1846.
Summary
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Drag the events to the boxes to show the correct order of events at the Battle of Puebla.
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The French retreat after three days of battle. The French army expects a quick victory. Mexico must fight to stay independent from the French. The French suffer their first defeat in 50 years. President Benito Juarez declares Cinco de Mayo a holiday. |
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Considering that the United States invaded Mexico just 16 years before the French, what might be misleading about this resolution? Click the Show Me button below to reveal the answer.
Resolution 440 makes it appear that Mexico and the United States have always been close, and there is no mention of the land that the U.S. took from Mexico in their war with the weaker country.
