The 5th of May, or how it is said in Spanish, Cinco de Mayo, is an important date for Mexican people. It is celebrated with foods and parties on May 5. Why is the 5th of May an important date? Because that was the date that the 4,000 Mexican soldiers fought and defeated the French armies of 8,000 men. They did this at Pueblo, Mexico, 100 miles east of Mexico City. The French had landed in Mexico a few …showed first 75 words of 360 total…

…showed last 75 words of 360 total…U.S. and Mexico. We have helped each other out in many different wars, such as WW II. That is why we in America also celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It’s not called the Mexican Independence Day, but it sure did help them gain their freedom and liberty. So in a way, the small Mexican army that fought the French that day, the 5th of May, also contributed to the survival of the United States.