<P> Santa Anna , the President of Mexico , was captured the following day and held as a prisoner of war . Three weeks later , he signed the peace treaty that dictated that the Mexican army leave the region , paving the way for the Republic of Texas to become an independent country . These treaties did not specifically recognize Texas as a sovereign nation , but stipulated that Santa Anna was to lobby for such recognition in Mexico City . Sam Houston became a national celebrity , and the Texans ' rallying cries from events of the war , `` Remember the Alamo ! '' and `` Remember Goliad ! , '' became etched into Texan history and legend . </P>
<P> Santa Anna , the President of Mexico , was captured the following day and held as a prisoner of war . Three weeks later , he signed the peace treaty that dictated that the Mexican army leave the region , paving the way for the Republic of Texas to become an independent country . These treaties did not specifically recognize Texas as a sovereign nation , but stipulated that Santa Anna was to lobby for such recognition in Mexico City . Sam Houston became a national celebrity , and the Texans ' rallying cries from events of the war , `` Remember the Alamo ! '' and `` Remember Goliad ! , '' became etched into Texan history and legend . </P>
who was captured at the battle of san jacinto
who was captured at the battle of san jacinto
Santa Anna , the President of Mexico
Santa Anna , the President of Mexico