What happened to Santa Anna?
What happened to Santa Anna? But his career was far from over. He fought the French in 1838, losing a leg in battle, and led the Mexican army to defeat in the U.S.-Mexican War. He remained in and out of the Mexican limelight — sometimes in exile — until retiring in 1874 to write his memoirs in Mexico City. He died on June 21, 1876.
How many Mexicans died at the Alamo?
Nearly all of the Texan defenders were killed during the battle. Estimates of the number of Mexican soldiers killed vary significantly, from 600 to 1,600; hundreds more were wounded. Are you a student? Get Britannica Premium for only $24.95 - a 67% discount!
Why was Mexico angry about Texas?
Mexicans had overthrown the Spanish and wanted to prove they were capable of running all the territory they had won from Spain. Mexico also feared a domino effect—that giving up Texas would lead to the loss of their other northern territories.