Question

Why was the victory at Puebla so ironic?

Answer 1

Cinco de Mayo commemorates a battle between the Mexican army and the French on the 5th of May, 1862. At the time, Mexico owed quite a bit of money to the French government, and France was tired of waiting to be paid back. They decided that if Mexico wasn't going to pay them back, they'd just take over the country.

Answer 2

The Mexican Army was much smaller than the French Army

Step-by-step explanation:

The victory strengthened the morale of a very young Mexico and it made Mexico a dominant country