The Insane True Story of Santa Anna | The Real Hero of the Alamo who ALMOST stopped the Civil War
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna is the most important person in the history of North America that you probably know nothing about. If you have any impression at all about the "Napoleon of the West" it's that he executed all of the defenders of the Alamo and Goliad. You might think of him as a murderer and a traitor. Mexicans think of him as one of the most corrupt dictators in their country's history. But the true story of Santa Anna is much more complex--and much more interesting--than you would ever imagine. In this episode I'm going to try to convince you that we've gotten Santa Anna wrong all along.
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00:00 Introduction
01:43 Santa Anna was a hero in his time.
03:54 Santa Anna's importance in American history.
04:57 Mix of races & identities in New Spain
09:07 Inspiring leader in military context.
18:04 Texans & Alamo History
18:24 Mexico vs TX over slavery.
19:21 Slave-holding Texans declare independence.
25:58 Execution of pirates during the Alamo.
29:27 Role of Santa Ana in Alamo and San Jacinto
30:42 Mexican War strategy.
31:55 Exchange of secret Masonic sign.
33:11 Santa Anna's decision to retreat.
36:01 Houston sent Santa Anna to meet Jackson.
36:38 American industrial revolution threatening Mexico.
39:25 US buying Texas and California from Mexico.
41:28 Retired General writes memoirs.
45:16 Raising Army to Defend Vera Cruz.
46:60 French pastry war.
47:34 Effects of medical tech on amputation.
49:44 Crowds' rage towards Santa Ana.
54:03 US needs Mexico to reach Pacific, Santa Anna may help.
54:35 Slavery & unequal treatment.
55:19 US troops at TX border provocating war.
56:28 Immigrants treated unfairly in America.
01:04:50 Santa Anna betrays US to defend Mexico.
01:07:08 Battle of Buena Vista's significance.
01:10:53 Santa Ana's defeat at Battle of Cerro Gorda.
01:12:01 Theft of Mexican land by US.
01:13:12 The San Patricos' fate & Riley's escape.
01:14:48 Santa Ana's downfall and exile
01:21:01 Re-examining Alamo's purpose
01:21:19 Texas Revolution victory.
01:21:26 Listening to podcast.
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