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Mexico De Mayo Research Paper

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Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the fifth of May, is a celebration to commemorate Mexico's triumph over the French in "La batalla de Puebla." The Mexican army prevailed as the underdog, being outnumbered by the stronger and well equipped French forces. Mexicans stood their ground and claimed victory on May 5th, 1862. This is why Mexicans in both Mexico and the U.S celebrate this historic victory.
The United States is a great nation that was built on immigrant labor. Immigrants from Ireland, Poland, Mexico, Italy and countless other countries contributed their sweat and tears to help build what is todays America. Therefore, I don't have a problem with someone who comes from a different background as me, celebrating their countries independence,
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