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Cinco de Mayo
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3. On this holiday, Americans eat about 81 million ______, which serves as the base for a tasty dip.
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6. Tortillas were a staple of this ancient Mexican kingdom.
7. US President ______ wanted to help the Mexican troops, but could not take action until the American Civil War ended.
8. A common misconception is that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican ______ Day, which actually occurs on September 16.
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1. What country was Mexico fighting against during the battle remembered on this holiday?
2. The largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the world takes place in what city? (Hint: It is in the US state of California, not Mexico)
4. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's win at the Battle of ______.
5. This dip, made with chocolate and chili peppers, is what Mexicans traditionally eat with poblanos on Cinco de Mayo