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Where did sam Houston defeat santa Anna?

Sam Houston and his army defeated Santa Anna at The Battle of San Jacinto because Santa Anna told his army that they could take a siesta because Santa Anna had not seen very much activity at Sam Houston's base.


Sam Houston led the Texas army to victory over Santa Anna at the?

The Battle of San Jacinto.


Who captured santa Anna?

The Battle of San Jacinto resulted in the capture of 730 Mexican soldiers.


At what battle did Sam Houston defeat Santa Anna's forces and win independence for Texas?

The Battle of San Jacinto :) <3


What happened to Santa Anna after the battle of San Jacinto?

Santa Ana was caught on April 22, 1836 (the day after the Battle of San Jacinto). At the beginning of the battle he had disappeared on a horse and was found in the grass dressed as a common soldier. Some people say he was dressed as a woman however this is believed to be a myth. He was brought to Sam Houston, the leader of the Texas military, who had been injured in the ankle by a musket ball. Many Texans wished to see him hanged after what he did at the Alamo and Goliad (there were no Texan survivors at these). Houston decided he should be kept alive so he could sign the Treaties at Velasco, the treaties that would give Texas freedom from Mexico. These treaties also granted Santa Anna life. Because the Texans were so hungry for revenge, Santa Ana was released in the United States. Years later, while Texas was seeking annexation to the United States, Santa Anna became the dictator of Mexico again. He attempted to take Texas back (as Mexico renounced the Treaties at Velasco) however he was unsuccessful. He died in Mexico City, June 21, 1876.

Related questions

Who fought the battle of san jacinto?

Santa Anna


Who Fought in the battle of San Jacinto?

Santa Anna


Who was the Mexican leader of san jacinto?

Santa Anna


Santa Anna was captured after the?

Battle of San Jacinto.


How did Santa Anna lose at San Jacinto?

He got caught napping. Houston made his attack late in the day which was not a customary time to attack.


What was the name of the fort in santa Anna?

The Battle of San Jacinto


Who was the Mexican commander for the San Jacinto battle?

Santa Anna


Where did Houston finally defeat Santa Anna?

At San Jacinto.


Who was captured during the battle of san jacinto?

Santa Anna!


Why did the battle of jacinto occur?

santa Anna was being a b****


Who did sam Houston defeat at san jacinto?

Santa anna


Who defeated Sam Houston?

Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.