Monday, May 8, 2017

Blog Post 13

  1. ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita?  pollo
  2. ¿Cuál es tu comida MENOS favorita? (no te gusta) vegetales
  3. ¿Tú tienes alergias (comida)? no 
  4. ¿Qué comiste ayer? pastel
  5. ¿Qué comes hoy? dulce y tacos
  6. ¿Comes en la cafetería?  no
  7. ¿Por qué / por qué no? La comida no es buena 
  8. ¿Tú comes comida chatarra (junk)? si
  9. ¿Tú comes comida saludable? si
  10. ¿Cuáles son tus sabores favoritos? (salado, dulce, etc.) agrio  





Blog Post 16

In 1861 Benito Juárez (1806-1872) was the president of Mexico. Mexico had
many financial problems. I could not pay the money I had to pay others
countries. He owed a lot of money to three countries: France, Spain, and England.

France, Spain, and England sent naval ships to Veracruz, Mexico to
sue the money. England and Spain spoke and negotiated with the leaders of
Mexico. But the leader of France, Napoleon III saw an opportunity. He saw that he could
convert Mexico to a French empire. He could dominate Mexico.

Napoleon sent a large fleet of ships, weapons, and soldiers to Mexico. The
French people were very prepared and very strong. President Benito Juárez went to
North of Mexico to escape the French soldiers.

The French were not afraid. They thought
That Mexicans would not cause them
many problems. 6,000 troops
French marched to attack the city of Puebla.

In the north, Benito Juárez formed a
Group of 2,000 soldiers. The general
Ignacio Zaragoza was going to be the leader of the
Soldiers. They were not professional soldiers.
They were not ready. But the
Mexicans had a lot of heart and did not
they were afraid. They had to protect the
City of Puebla! Zaragoza and its
Men prepared to defend the city.

The French advanced to the city and stormed from the
north. The battle lasted all day. 500 French soldiers
Died in battle, and only 100 Mexican soldiers
They died the French left the city. The Mexicans celebrated the victory.

The battle of Puebla was not very important historically.
France eventually dominated Mexico. But for Mexico,
was a very symbolic victory. It was a symbol of unity and
Of the patriotism of the people of Mexico.

France dominated Mexico for six years. The French leader
of Mexico was Ferdinand Maximiliano. In 1867, the soldiers of Benito Juárez
captured Maximilian and killed him.

Today, May 5 is not a very important day in
 Mexico. It is not an official holiday. But in the state of
 Puebla, where this victory occurred, there are many fiestas and
 events to observe this day.

In the United States, May 5 is a day
 very popular, especially in areas with
 latin people. It is a celebration of culture
 Mexican There are parties, Mexican food, music
 Mariachi, and the typical dances of Mexico.

Many people think that May 5th is the
Mexico's independence day. But this is incorrect.
Mexico declared its independence from Spain on
September 16, 1810.