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The 18 pages that link to Antonio López de Santa Anna, each with the reason it gives.

• Mexican–American WarRelated: He led Mexican forces at Buena Vista and returned to power during the invasion of central Mexico.

• Texas RevolutionRelated: His capture enabled the agreements that halted the fighting.

• Reform WarRelated: His overthrow by the Plan of Ayutla preceded the Liberal reform government that produced the 1857 constitution.

• Agustín de IturbideRelated: Santa Anna broke with Iturbide and helped launch the revolt that ended his rule.

• Battle of the AlamoRelated: His decision to attack rather than bypass the position determined the siege’s outcome.

• CaudilloBroader topic: His shifting alliances and military influence exemplify personalist politics in Mexico.

• First Mexican EmpireRelated: His defection and revolt gave the anti-imperial movement a powerful military leader.

• CaudillismoBroader topic: His shifting alliances and repeated returns to power exemplify personalist politics.

• Sam HoustonCompared with: Houston’s forces defeated Santa Anna’s army at San Jacinto and captured him.

• Zachary TaylorCompared with: Santa Anna commanded the Mexican army against Taylor at Buena Vista.

• Battle of San JacintoRelated: His capture after the battle ended organized Mexican resistance in Texas.

• Winfield ScottCompared with: Santa Anna commanded Mexican forces opposing Scott’s campaign toward the capital.

• First Mexican RepublicRelated: His shifting alliances influenced the political struggles that ended the federal republic.

• Guadalupe VictoriaRelated: Santa Anna's revolt helped force Iturbide's abdication and advanced the republic Victoria later led.

• James BowieCompared with: Santa Anna commanded the opposing force that defeated Bowie’s garrison.

• Valentín Gómez FaríasCompared with: Santa Anna repeatedly held the presidency while Gómez Farías governed in his absences, then reversed many of his reforms.

• Pastry WarRelated: His role in the defense helped restore his political prominence.

• William B. TravisCompared with: Santa Anna commanded the opposing force during Travis’s final campaign.