Surf these sites: A Positive Light - Cinco de Mayo, the Real Story -- Tells how victory over Napoleon''s army not only sparked Mexican pride, but may have saved the United States. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at The Holiday Zone -- Includes arts and crafts, language activities, games, and other ideas for celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the classroom. 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. Cinco de Mayo -- Examines the holiday''s history and its significance. In English and Spanish. Cinco de Mayo -- World Book feature celebrates Mexican heritage. Cinco de Mayo -- Provides historical information and pictures from Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Cinco de Mayo History -- Tells the story of the battle which Cinco de Mayo commemorates. Cinco de Mayo Pictures -- Features pictures from a Cinco de Mayo celebration at a California elementary school. Cinco de Mayo Webquest -- Provides web-based activities related to Cinco de Mayo; designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students. Cinco de Mayo, Fiesta 2000 -- English version of the "official" homepage for the Cinco de Mayo festival. Happy Cinco de Mayo -- Provides brief explanation of Cinco de Mayo, facts about Mexico, Mexican recipes, and craft suggestions. From Web Holidays. History of Cinco de Mayo -- Explains what Mexicans are celebrating on Cinco de Mayo; text excerpted from soc.culture.mexican''s FAQ. LARED: El Cinco De Mayo. -- Explores the historical roots of the holiday. Latino Beat - Cinco de Mayo -- Features historical information and annotated links. 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. Origin of Cinco de Mayo -- Text for this page and illustrations were created by ESL and Spanish students from Vista Middle School in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Significance of "Cinco de Mayo" -- Explores the holiday''s significance and addresses common misconceptions about it.
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