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Cinco de Mayo Provides historical information and pictures from Cinco de Mayo celebrations. http://latino.sscnet.ucla.edu/cinco.html

Cinco de Mayo Examines the holiday's history and its significance. In English and Spanish. http://www.nacnet.org/assunta/spa5may.htm

Cinco de Mayo History Tells the story of the battle which Cinco de Mayo commemorates. http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm

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

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

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