How Did Santa Anna Influence History

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“If we are not successful, our grandchildren and their grandchildren will beg for crumbs from the Americans”-Santa Anna. Antonio López de Santa Anna was also known as Santa Anna. Santa Anna played a huge part of Mexico's history. He fought in two of the the most important battles in texas history the battle of the Alamo and the battle of Goliad. He was one of the best generals of that time and he will never be forgotten. Santa Anna’s, a Mexican general and dictator, life, life accomplishments, and even after his death had important impact Texas history.

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