History Tea - Antonio de Santa Anna

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    Birth to Death

  • Cadet in Military

    Cadet in Military
    In 1810 at sixteen years old, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna entered the Veracruz Infantry as a Cadet.
  • Sent to Tampico

    Sent to Tampico
    Antonio was sent to Tampico. From there they were to march to fight Hidalgo's forces.
  • Promoted To First Lietenant

    Promoted To First Lietenant
    He was promoted to First Lieutenant for his bravery in Tampico.
  • Promoted to Captain

    Promoted to Captain
    He fought against Miguel Hidalgo, the priest and original leader of the independence movement, in Texas and distinguished himself in battle. This bravery led him to a promotion.
  • Promoted to Lieutenant Colonial

    Promoted to Lieutenant Colonial
    General Herrera arrived, as did dispatch from Viceroy making Santa Anna lieutenant colonel as reward for Miranda's defeat.
  • Presdency

    Presdency
    Santa Anna named President, with Gómez Farías as vice-president.
  • Attacked the Alamo

    Attacked the Alamo
    Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna left his presidency to attack the Alamo. He then later returned to Mexico and resumed his presidency
  • Interview

    Interview
    On January 18, 1837, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was interviewed by president Andrew Jackson.
  • Surrendered Presidency

     Surrendered Presidency
    Santa Anna surrendered presidency to Canalizo.
  • Imprisonment

    Imprisonment
    Santa Anna taken with U.S. help to Sisal, Yucatán, and imprisoned.