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A year later, the French again moved to occupy Mexico, and this time
A year later, the French again moved to occupy Mexico, and this time
were sucessful in defeating the Mexican army. By 1864 France had
were successful in defeating the Mexican army. By 1864 France had
taken control of [[Mexico City]] and had appointed Maximilian as the ruler of Mexico. He ruled until 1867, when the United States provided military assistance to Mexico, enabling them to regain control of their country. Maximilian was deposed by and after a military trial was executed on June 19, 1867.
taken control of [[Mexico City]] and had appointed Maximilian as the ruler of Mexico. He ruled until 1867, when the United States provided military assistance to Mexico, enabling them to regain control of their country. Maximilian was deposed by and after a military trial was executed on June 19, 1867.
== Celebrations ==
== Celebrations ==
Cinco de Mayo is recognized for the successful Mexican army's valiant fight and
Cinco de Mayo is recognized for the Mexican army's valiant fight and
victory over the larger French Army forces at Puebla in 1862. The day is celebrated in many parts of Mexico, especially in Puebla, with all-day celebrations, military parades, small scale re-enactments of the battle, and religious ceremonies in remembrance. Cinco de Mayo is also celebrated in the western United States that have a large population of people of Hispanic/Mexican origin, including [[Texas]], [[California]], and [[New Mexico]]. In the United States the holiday has an emphasis on celebrating Mexican culture and heritage, and local festivals are held that feature traditional dance, music, costumes, and food of the Mexican people.
victory over the larger French Army forces at Puebla in 1862. The day is celebrated in many parts of Mexico, especially in Puebla, with all-day celebrations, military parades, small scale re-enactments of the battle, and religious ceremonies in remembrance. Cinco de Mayo is also celebrated in the western United States that have a large population of people of Hispanic/Mexican origin, including [[Texas]], [[California]], and [[New Mexico]]. In the United States the holiday has an emphasis on celebrating Mexican culture and heritage, and local festivals are held that feature traditional dance, music, costumes, and food of the Mexican people.