Quiz on Antonio López de Santa Anna

Who is described as one of the most despised figures in Texas history?

• Sam Houston

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

At what age did Antonio López de Santa Anna become a cadet in the Spanish-led colonial army?

• 12

• 15

• 18

• 20

During a history class, Scarlett asked, 'What event is Santa Anna's name synonymous with due to his actions?'

• The Battle of Velasco

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Battle of Goliad

• The Battle of Gonzales

What position did Santa Anna expect to be rewarded with after the struggle for independence?

• President of Mexico

• Governor of Vera Cruz

• General of the Army

• Mayor of Mexico City

What did Santa Anna do after fighting against revolutionists for a decade?

• Continued fighting

• Retired from the army

• Switched sides

• Became a politician

What was the reaction of settlers north of the Rio Grande to the rise of a similar movement in Texas for independence?

• They supported it enthusiastically.

• They were indifferent to it.

• They were inconsistent in their reaction.

• They were against it.

Who won a dramatic victory at San Jacinto?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• David Farragut

What did Santa Anna agree to in return for his life?

• To leave Texas forever

• To give up his military rank

• To sign a formal treaty for Texas independence

• To pay a large ransom

What happened to Santa Anna after he was stripped of power in Mexico City?

• He was executed.

• He was exiled to France.

• He slipped back into Mexico and lived quietly.

• He was imprisoned.

What opportunity arose for Santa Anna when France was about to seize the former Spanish province?

• To negotiate peace with France

• To gain control of the province

• To lead all available troops

• To flee to another country