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• Regional: North America: Mexico: Society and Culture: History  (19)

Cinco de Mayo - - Examines the holiday's history and its significance. In English and Spanish.

Cinco de Mayo - - Provides historical information and pictures from Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Cinco de Mayo - - World Book feature celebrates Mexican heritage.

Cinco de Mayo History - - Tells the story of the battle which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.

Cinco De Mayo/Big Six Project - - Offers bibliography of web-based and traditional resources related to Cinco de Mayo. Joint project of Houston Public Library and Stafford Middle School students.

History of Cinco de Mayo - - Explains what Mexicans are celebrating on Cinco de Mayo; text excerpted from soc.culture.mexican's FAQ.

Lesson Plan: Cinco de Mayo - - Teaching plan for teachers 3rd-4th grades. Gives historical background, objectives, time alloted, resources required, procedures, questions for discussion, and a list of Spanish words.

Mexican Holidays: Cinco de Mayo - - Explains the history and significance of Cinco De Mayo, which commemorates the defeat of the French army by the Mexicans at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. From Mexico Online.

Monkey Celebrates Cinco de Mayo - - Shares a little history, snacks and adventures related to the celebration.

The Significance of "Cinco de Mayo" - - Explores the holiday's significance and addresses common misconceptions about it.