El 16 de septiembre is Mexican Independence Day:) What, it's not on el 5 de mayo? Nope, don't confuse these two dates. So what it Mexican Independence Day?
Take some time to explore these websites to find out the history of the event and some of the celebrations done nowadays. If you can tell me and your class all about Mexican Independence you will receive a surprise!! So get exploring and learn something new:)
En ingles:
http://www.inside-mexico.com/featureindep.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grito_de_Dolores
http://www.mexonline.com/mexican-independence.htm
http://vivasancarlos.com/ind_day.html
En espanol: