USA HISTORY

MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855

THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
A
Santa Anna
B
Stephen F. Austin
C
San Houston
D
William B. Travis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón (Spanish pronunciation: [anˈtonjo ˈlopez ðe ˌsan’taːna]; 21 February 1794 – 21 June 1876), usually known as Santa Anna or López de Santa Anna, was a Mexican caudillo who served as president of Mexico multiple times.

Detailed explanation-2: -Determined to crush the Texas rebels, Santa Anna took command of the Mexican army that invaded Texas in 1836. His forces successfully defeated the Texas rebels at the Alamo, and he personally ordered the execution of 400 Texan prisoners after the Battle of Goliad.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Mexican Revolution and the United States in the Collections of the Library of Congress. Victoriano Huerta as President. General Victoriano Huerta became President of Mexico on 19 February, 1913 following a common pattern in Latin America whereby heads of the military took control over civilian life as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -Santa Anna headed the Mexican government on 11 occasions. From 1833 to 1835, he served as Mexico’s president four times before becoming a military-backed dictator. Although disgraced after the Texas Revolution, Santa Anna staged a political resurrection and served as president seven more times between 1839 and 1855.

Detailed explanation-5: -One of the greatest helps to the Texan cause was Santa Anna, the Mexican president, who provided the cause for revolution, stirred up the Texans’ anger and zeal, and caused the Texans to win the final battle at San Jacinto.

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