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He was born February 21 1794. He was born in Mexico. He was a native Mexican.
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His full name was Antonio de Pauda Maria Severino Lopez de Santa Anna Y Perez de Lebron. What would you do if you had to sign your name like that? It would be difficult.
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He joined the army at a young age. He gained a lot of prestige in the army. He fought for Guatemala
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He was a ruthless leader. They called him the Napoleon of the West. He would stop at nothing to get his way.
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He followed Agustín de Iturbide in the army. De Iturbe was emperor at the time. He was actually the emperor of Guatemala.
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He was the main cause of the Alamo. The Alamo was sort a long battle. It delayed the Mexicans enough to give the Americans the time they needed to win the war.
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He was captured in the battle of San jacinto. the Battle of
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He later dated Agustín de Iturbide’s sister. He was in very high favor with the emperor. He was a good soldier.
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He was democratic president but later changed to dictator. He had decided Mexico wasn’t ready for democracy and switched. The people still liked him though.
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He was exiled from Mexico. He was allowed back in 1876. He died a few years after.
