El+cinco+de+mayo

=**CINCO DE MAYO**=



**Introduction:** You are a very important member of Señorita Del Valle's Equipo de Mosqueteros Hispanos (EMH), and you have just been given an assignment to gather all the information you can find about cinco de mayo and present it in a professional manner to the client who requested it. As part of the EMH Team you will have a job in one of the following departments: **History Hunters**, **Festive Foods** , **Modern Music & Moves** , **Fascinating Facts** , and **Typical Traditions**.

**Task:** **Each department is responsible for completing the following:**

 **1. Answer the preliminary questions below - (copy and paste the questions below into an email and type in your answers; then email them to me.)**
 * **Answer the following questions based on what information you know right now before doing any research. It's ok to answer a question "I don't know."**

 1. What is Cinco de mayo?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 5pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> 2. What does it celebrate?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 5pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> 3. Who celebrates Cinco de mayo?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 5pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> 4. How is Cinco de mayo celebrated?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 5pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> 5. List everything else you know about this holiday before doing your research.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none;"> **2. Find the request** <span class="Normal__Char" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt;">**ed info below and create a presentation for it. You may use garageband to create a podcast, use Prezi or iMovie.**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #009933; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none;">**History Hunters:** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 1. Who were the following people? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - Benito Juarez <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - Porfirio Diaz <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - Ignacio Zaragoza <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - Napoleon III <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - Maximilian <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - The Marquis de Radepont <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 2. What role did each of these people play? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 3. What is the biggest misconception about Cinco de mayo? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 4. What caused the conflict that led to the Battle of Puebla? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 5. Explain what happened at the Battle of Puebla. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 6. How long did the conflict last and in what year did it end? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 7. What was the end result of the conflict?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none;">**Festive Foods:** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 1. Explain what the following foods are: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - Menudo <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - Mole <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - Chorizo <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - Chilaquiles <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> - Flan <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 2. Name and describe three typical foods served at Cinco de mayo celebrations. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> (not including the ones listed above) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 3. Mexican food is a mix of what types of food? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 4. What are some common staples found in the Mexican diet? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 5. What food item accompanies almost every meal? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 6. What does the word "taco" really mean? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 7. What Mexican foods do we eat in the U.S. today?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #ff9900; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none;">**Modern Music & Moves:** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 1. What are some common topics in Mexican songs? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 2. What is the significance of the "La Cucaracha" song? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 3. What is Mariachi music? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 4. What kind of instruments are used in Mariachi music? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 5. Identify at least two modern-day Mariachi groups and give a few details about each one. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 6. What is Tejano music and why is it so popular? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 7. What kind of dances are popular in Cinco de mayo celebrations?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none;">**Fascinating Facts:** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 1. Why is Cinco de mayo significant to all Americans? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 2. Other than the Battle of Puebla, what three things does Cinco de mayo celebrate? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 3. What was France's excuse for invading Mexico? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 4. What now occupies the space that once was the battlefield of Puebla? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 5. How many Mexican soldiers and French soldiers were involved in the Battle of Puebla? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 6. Why was the initial victory at Puebla important in Mexican history? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 7. Name an important Mexican battle cry.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #cc33ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none;">**Typical Traditions:** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 1. What can you expect to see in a Cinco de mayo parade? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 2. Other than parades, what other activities are common for a Cinco de mayo celebration? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 3. How do people in San Diego's Old Town celebrate Cinco de mayo? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 4. What type of events are popular in Los Angeles to celebrate Cinco de mayo? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 5. Describe the typical costume for Cinco de mayo. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 6. Why is Cinco de mayo celebrated on a much larger scale in the U.S.? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"> 7. Name and describe a popular decoration made for this holiday.