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America s war with Mexico was brief and unimpressive. But it doubled the size of the U.S.
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Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna had just turned 42 when he and his army arrived at the Alamo.Special Collections, M.D. Anderson Library, University of Houston-University ParkShow MoreShow Less
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General Samuel Houston (1793-1863). Undated. One of Texas most well known political figures, Sam Houston led the forces that defeated Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. He later served Texas as a president of the republic, a U.S. Senator and a governor. Show MoreShow Less