1. US Intervention in Latin America
To enforce his new regime, Santa Anna sent an expedition north to Texas, where a small American militia captured and drove back Mexican troops in San Antonio. Under the leadership of Sam Houston, American Texans routed the Mexican army at the Battle of San Jacinto and captured Santa Anna, who was forced to sign an agreement recognizing Texan sovereignty and independence. ... Meanwhile, Walker opened recruitment offices in San Francisco to bring in more mercenaries to strengthen his position in Nicaragua. ...
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