Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna

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    Antonio López De Santa Anna

    Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón, also know as Antonio López de Santa Anna, was a conceited president and general who used manipulation to obtain power over Mexico. He ruled over Mexico and led his people to many victories. He was a hero, but whenever trouble came he fled only to make a grand entrance during a crisis and lead Mexico to victory. He went by his own rules and made Mexico follow them.  Antonio López de Santa Anna created a new form of government,

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    Chicano History: The Battle Of The Alamo

    Santa Anna had hopes in being able to “crush the revolt” and gain control of Texas again with his army, yet the soldiers he brought along with him were not properly trained or prepared (Digital History). Santa Anna’s soldiers “had been forcefully conscripted into the army” where they had to march “hundreds of miles over hot, arid desert land” (Acuña 44). In addition, the troops that Santa Anna recruited were Maya natives who lacked knowledge of

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    Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo Abstract This paper is a battle analysis of the Battle of the Alamo, which took place in 1836. It reviews the location and its significance within the war for independence that was taking placing during that time. The actions by the Texas revolutionary forces and Mexicans leading up to and during the battle are listed within the writing. It reveals the issue between the force stationed at the Alamo and their superior, General Sam Houston. The defenders at the Alamo didn’t

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    The Importance Of The Alamo In The Texas Revolution

    significant battle in the Texas Revolution. Many people visit the tourist attraction in San Antonio to see what the Alamo looks like; many also know what happened at the battle. Hundreds of honorable Texans died fighting for Texas independence. Before the Alamo was controlled by the Texan soldiers, it was property of Mexican soldiers. The Texans then attacked and took over San Antonio and the Alamo. Santa anna was distraught when he found this phenomenon happened. The Alamo was a 13 day siege. The

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    Short Summary: The Battle Of The Alamo

    George Collinsworth and Benjamin Milam (History.com). Which then they went of a took over san antonio with this following action. In later february Colonel James Bowie and Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis were put in charge of the alamo, and all of the military forces in San Antonio.

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    Goliad Massacre Research Paper

    victory at the battle of San Jacinto and sustaining the independence of the Republic of Texas. The execution of James W. Fannin, Jr.'s command in the Goliad Massacre was not without precedent, however, and Mexican president and general Antonio López de Santa Anna, who ultimately ordered the exterminations, was operating within Mexican law. Therefore, the massacre cannot be considered

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    The Alamo Research Paper

    Texas was then opened for colonization offering cheap land to new settlers. However in 1833 the Mexican general Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was elected as the new president of Mexico. Before long the new president had turned Mexico into a dictatorship and began raising taxes, as well as making unreasonable laws. Within no time many colonist began to threaten to revolt against the way Santa Anna was ruling them. This sparked an interest in Texas, they wanted to be free and independent from Mexico. (The

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    Santa Anna's Alamo Essay: General Uprising In Mexico

    Mexico sought to overthrow the dictatorial reign of President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. American citizens who had settled in the Mexican province of Texas joined the uprising and successfully forced the Mexican military across the Rio Grande River. The objective of these Texan revolutionaries soon changed from modifying the dictatorial rule of General Santa Anna to establishing an independent state of Texas.In response, General Santa Anna led his re-organized army back across the Rio Grande River

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    Battle Of San Jacinto Research Paper

    the battle of San Jacinto, the Texans fought in the Battle of Alamo but lost. The Texas militia was commanded by General Sam Houston. Eight hundred Texans fought at the battle of San Jacinto and fifteen hundred Mexicans fought by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s side (Battle of San Jacinto U.S History). The Texas militia shouted, “Remember the Alamo!” as they attacked, referring to the previous battle lost against the Mexicans. The Texans surprised the Mexicans with the attack, killing 650

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    San Antonio Texas

    The 300-year-old Mission San Antonio de Valero was the site of a pinnacle battle during the Texas Revolution in March of 1836. Here, 189 Texas defenders held off Mexican General Santa Anna's 4,000 soldiers for thirteen days. Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army which sealed it in

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