GIRL SCOUT DAISIES AND GIRL SCOUT BROWNIES Cinco de Mayo Patch Challenge Word Search

INSTRUCTIONS: Locate the hidden words in the grid below and circle them. Words can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The patch will be available in the GSNC Shop when we reopen.

HIDDEN WORDS: MAXIMILIAN OF HAPSBURG HERITAGE BATTLE MEXICAN ARMY PRIDE PIÑATA FRENCH ARMY PUEBLA FIFTH OF MAY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION MARIACHI FOOD CULTURE FLOWERS MEXICO HOLIDAY BENITO JUAREZ MUSIC SOMBRERO GENERAL ZARAGOZA NAPOLEON VICTORY PORFIRIO DIAZ COMMEMORATE

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GIRL SCOUT DAISIES AND GIRL SCOUT BROWNIES Cinco de Mayo Patch Challenge Spanish Word Search

Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla where Mexico fought against France to stop them from taking over their land. Mexico won the battle against France even though they were outnumbered. INSTRUCTIONS: Translate the English words on the left into Spanish in the grey boxes on the right, and then find them in the puzzle below. The patch will be available in the GSNC Shop when we reopen. ENGLISH SPANISH 1. FLAG 1. � � � � � � � 2. PRIDE 2. � � � � � � � 3. VICTORY 3. � � � � � � � � 4. TO GROW 4. � � � � � � 5. TO HAPPEN 5. � � � � � � 6. PARADE 6. � � � � � � � 7. SOLDIER 7. � � � � � � � 8. CELEBRATE 8. � � � � � � � � 9. BATTLE 9. � � � � � � � 10. TO WIN 10. � � � � �

C O L L U G R O V R G A N A R H D I E A V X I K A A C C I R R M L S D T E W U B L C B L O R C N A E R U O R O P T Y T L O S I J A B A N D E R A B G E R I R U C P D E S F I L E A O GIRL SCOUT JUNIORS TO GIRL SCOUT AMBASSADORS Cinco de Mayo Patch Challenge

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the questions below. The patch will be available in the GSNC Shop when we reopen.

1. Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of what?

2. Cinco de Mayo is often confused for what other two Mexican holiday?

3. What is the Battle of Puebla? Who won?

4. Who was General Ignacio Zaragoza ?

5. Where is Cinco de Mayo holiday celebrated the most?

6. What U.S. holiday is similar to Cinco de Mayo?

7. The battle of Puebla could have possibly changed the course of American history. Why?

8. What war was the United States going through during the Battle of Puebla?

9. Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in the United States?

10. In United States people often celebrate Cinco de Mayo by eating Tex-Mex cuisine. What is Tex-Mex cuisine and what are some examples of some dishes? GIRL SCOUT DAISIES AND GIRL SCOUT BROWNIES Cinco de Mayo Patch Challenge Word Search Answers

INSTRUCTIONS: Locate the hidden words in the grid below and circle them. Words can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The patch will be available in the GSNC Shop when we reopen.

HIDDEN WORDS: MAXIMILIAN OF HAPSBURG HERITAGE BATTLE MEXICAN ARMY PRIDE PIÑATA FRENCH ARMY PUEBLA FIFTH OF MAY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION MARIACHI FOOD CULTURE FLOWERS MEXICO HOLIDAY BENITO JUAREZ MUSIC SOMBRERO GENERAL ZARAGOZA NAPOLEON VICTORY PORFIRIO DIAZ COMMEMORATE

M Y G J Z Z I H B P D O O F I S T M I N Z J E S S I M I I O O C Y W F Q K Y R O T C I V X R A L A Z U D H L K E C I R Z R B U E Y V I G C F X A V R V H I I K C O Y C U W A R S C M I N I I J M H L S D H X M C H W M W A R A I N M M D C W E A Z K A R G I X F T Z D E N W C B I O E O Q X U T A Y A H O I O K H W A N O P L I H W M L I H Q G U H C G B R E O R O D S I R U D B M C C E F T F A A H D O L M I E O A I G C X N E M O F K R D O I L N F Y T M M N F I W E N N M I I A F H R M B O P F A A B O R E R M W I F O Z M E P U E N E A Y R Y R F O F M M Z K T L R G Q Q N S L L A E B O E H P O T D I O A F A A M I O L J O L L E D R A T W E W B R E T C C T I I W V P B T L K O P K L A B E H I C U O O E H R A A E T E Z I S G E D N B R M L J D U J C P T N U A C K M B X I E X E Y T U L A Y G A B A A P B C M U U I G P H M U A W S Q G S I A N D K T W L S R Q M U O R R E G O K J N R F I P R A I Z I G I T Y E E D T W E C E W A K P J A

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GIRL SCOUT DAISIES AND GIRL SCOUT BROWNIES Cinco de Mayo Patch Challenge Answers

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the questions below. The patch will be available in the GSNC Shop when we reopen.

1. Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of what? Cinco do Mayo (Fifth of May) celebrates the victory of Mexico over France in the Battle of Puebla. 2. Cinco de Mayo is often confused for what other two Mexican holiday? Mexican Independence from Spain (September 16) and Revolution Day (November 2). 3. What is the battle of Puebla? Who won? A battle in Puebla, Mexico, between the French and Mexicans. Although the Mexicans were outnumbered, the French lost the battle. 4. Who was General Ignacio Zaragoza? He was the general that led the Battle of Puebla. 5. Where is the Cinco de Mayo holiday celebrated the most? Puebla, Mexico 6. What U.S. holiday is similar to Cinco de Mayo? Saint Patrick’s Day. One celebrates Irish heritage and the other Mexican heritage. 7. The battle of Puebla could have possibly changed the course of American history. Why? Because if France wasn’t busy fighting the Battle of Puebla, they would have helped the Confederacy during the Civil War. 8. What war was the United States going through during the Battle of Puebla? The Civil War 9. Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in the United States? As a way of celebrat- ing Mexican heritage and culture 10. In United States people often celebrate Cinco de Mayo by eating Tex-Mex cuisine. What is Tex-Mex cuisine and what are some examples of some dishes? It’s an American cuisine derived from Tejano people in Texas. It’s most popular in Texas and neighboring areas in the United States and in Mexico. Some examples of dishes are fajitas, chili, nachos, and guacamole.