History of Cinco de Mayo
- Explains what Mexicans are celebrating on Cinco de Mayo; text excerpted from soc.culture.mexican's FAQ.
- http://www.laprensa-sandiego.org/archieve/may05/history2.htm
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.
- http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/cincodemayo.html
The Significance of "Cinco de Mayo"
- Explores the holiday's significance and addresses common misconceptions about it.
- http://www.azteca.net/aztec/literat/Cinco.html
Cinco de Mayo
- Examines the holiday's history and its significance. In English and Spanish.
- http://www.nacnet.org/assunta/spa5may.htm
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.
- http://www.mexonline.com/cinco.htm
Monkey Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
- Shares a little history, snacks and adventures related to the celebration.
- http://www.himonkey.net/holiday/5/index.html
Cinco de Mayo History
- Tells the story of the battle which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.
- http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm