In March of 1821, Santa Anna commanded a royalists
detachment protecting Orizaba from the rebel forces that were led my Jose Miranda. Santa Anna was urged my Miranda to join the insurgent side, but Santa Anna refused. In late March a large force loyal to Iturbide had switched sides. Being cautious to avoid treason, this was the first of many betrayals that seemed to characterize Santa Anna"tms career. His change of allegiance coincided with a royalist promotion to lieutenant colonel for the victory that he achieved over Miranda. As soon as he was accepted at that rank, Santa Ana went for the promotion again.
When Mexico became an independent country in 1821 he assisted in the founding of the republic. Santa Anna served as the president of Mexico on five different occasions. He was first honored with the position in 1833.
"By 1833, he was elevated to president of Mexico in a democratic election. He soon determined, however, that Mexico was not ready for democracy and pronounced himself dictator."
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna thought so highly of himself that he insisted that he was called "Your Serene Highness." Another event that shows his arrogance wa
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Following the fall of Mexico City in 1847, Santa Anna cowardly fled to Jamaica. In 1853 he was called back to Mexico, Santa Anna rode into Mexico City in a luxurious carriage that was drawn by four beautiful white horses and assumed his role as the dictator once again. This time around the Mexico did not like his harsh administration.
816 he was again promoted, this time to captain. In March of 1821, Santa Anna commanded a royalists
Santa Anna possessed a very magnetic character. He also had very well developed leadership skills, but his lack of moral, his pride, and his love of self glory and extravagance, led Mexico into a series of disasters and himself into ill repute and tragedy.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna thought so highly of himself that he insisted that he was called "Your Serene Highness." Another event that shows his arrogance was when he had lost one of his legs in a farcical engagement, he ordered that it was to be preserved as an object of worship. In 1836 Santa Anna made history in Texas. The strong leader led an attack on the Alamo, which overwhelmed it. He was so overconfident and sure of victory that he carelessly neglected to post sentries. Because of his carelessness, he was taken prisoner by General Sam Houston and forced to sign the treaty that guaranteed the independence of Texas.
At the age of Seventy-nine, he was permitted to return to Mexico. He dem
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