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Who was the military general who took over the Mexican government after its independence from Spain?

Zachary Taylor

Stephen Austin

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Santa Anna

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Antonio López de Santa Anna
He led as general at crucial points and served multiple non-consecutive presidential terms over a period of 22 years.
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Antonio López de Santa Anna
Preceded by Valentín Gómez Farías
Succeeded by Valentín Gómez Farías
Vice President of the Mexican Republic
In office 16 April 1837 – 17 March 1839
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