What role did Antonio López de Santa Anna play in the Mexican-American War?
A)He was the ruler of Mexico.
B)He was the leader of the American forces in Texas.
C)He was the commander of the Mexican military.
D)He was the Mexican ambassador to the United States
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The role Antonio López de Santa Anna play in the Mexican-American War is A) He was the ruler of Mexico
Antonio López de Santa Anna (1794-1876):
- Antonio López de Santa Anna (1794-1876) was a military leader, caudillo, and president of Mexico several times between 1833 and 1855.
- Santa Anna, who was born in Veracruz, maintained a strong regional military base in the area.
- He rose to prominence through his military actions, particularly for his role in Mexico's independence and win at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution.
- Santa Anna was elected president for the first time in 1833 and held the position intermittently until 1855.
- He began his political career as a federalist, shifted to conservatism, and eventually became a military dictator.
- In 1854, he was deposed by the leaders of the Ayutla Revolution.
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