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Cinco De Mayo Sweepstakes History - Cinco de Mayo, which translates to “The Fifth of May,” is a Mexican holiday that commemorates the Battle of Puebla. On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, achieved an unlikely victory over the better-equipped French forces during the Franco-Mexican War. This battle was one of the few Mexican successes in France’s attempt to colonize Mexico. By seizing Mexico, France aimed to exploit its natural resources and support the U.S. Confederacy 123.
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, which occurred in 1810. Instead, it specifically commemorates this pivotal battle. Although it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, especially in areas with large Mexican-American populations in the United States.
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