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Celebration of Celebration of the defeat the defeat against the against the french army. french army.

Was led by Was led by General General Zaragoza.Zaragoza.

Fought in the Fought in the town of town of Puebla in Puebla in 18621862

Celebrated Celebrated on on November November 11stst & 2 & 2ndnd

Celebration Celebration of all Souls of all Souls day & all day & all Saint’s daySaint’s day

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Reflects the Reflects the combination of combination of Mexican and U.S. Mexican and U.S. lifestyles. lifestyles.

The music and the The music and the lyrics incorporate lyrics incorporate characteristics of characteristics of each cultural each cultural groups. Tejano groups. Tejano music combines music combines the accordion with the accordion with a blend of rock ‘n’ a blend of rock ‘n’ roll, country, roll, country, rhythm and blues rhythm and blues and jazz.and jazz.

Selena Selena

Música Tejana

Diego Rivera Diego Rivera

Most famous Mexican Muralist. Most famous Mexican Muralist. Married Frida KahloMarried Frida Kahlo Radical & Political Radical & Political

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The Zócalo is a massive The Zócalo is a massive concrete area signed with a concrete area signed with a giant flag. giant flag.

This great square, called This great square, called the the ZócaloZócalo, evokes the place , evokes the place of homage and the heart of of homage and the heart of México-Tenochtitlan. .

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Chichén ItzáChichén Itzá – structures built – structures built for worship, sports and studying for worship, sports and studying astronomy. astronomy.

Benito Juarez is the most famous Oaxacan in history of México. Of Zapotec origin, he was elected governor of Oaxaca and later president of México. The market is named in his honor.

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Capital = Mexico City Capital = Mexico City (the largest city in México)(the largest city in México). Currency = PESOS. Currency = PESOS. Government = Federal . Government = Federal RepublicRepublic. Located in North America . Located in North America . Religion = Roman Catholic . Religion = Roman Catholic . Soccer is the most popular . Soccer is the most popular Sport Sport

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