Hereâs a structured plan your students can follow to create a comic strip or storyboard about the Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo), which took place on May 5, 1862, between Mexican and French forces: ⸝ Comic Strip/Storyboard Project Instructions: Battle of Puebla Objective: Create a comic strip or storyboard that accurately and creatively depicts the key events and people involved in the Battle of Puebla. ⸝ Required Elements: 1. Title Panel ⢠Include the title: âThe Battle of Puebla â May 5, 1862â ⢠Name(s) of student(s) ⢠An image representing the battle (flag, soldiers, etc.) 2. Background Information Panel(s) ⢠Explain why the French invaded Mexico (France wanted repayment of debt) ⢠Show President Benito JuĂĄrez and Napoleon III ⢠Briefly show how other European nations withdrew but France stayed 3. Main Conflict Panels ⢠Illustrate General Ignacio Zaragoza and his Mexican army preparing to defend Puebla ⢠Show the French army advancing (led by General Charles de Lorencez) ⢠Depict the battle scenesâoutnumbered Mexican troops vs. better-equipped French forces ⢠Emphasize the bravery and strategy of the Mexicans (e.g., use of terrain) 4. Outcome and Significance Panels ⢠Show the French retreating after their defeat ⢠Include General Zaragozaâs famous quote: âLas armas nacionales se han cubierto de gloria.â ⢠End with a panel explaining the importance of this victory for Mexican morale and identity ⢠Optional: Connect to modern Cinco de Mayo celebrations Voir plus