Question

texas revolution quiz
after his capture at san jacinto, why was general santa anna pressured to sign the treaty of velasco?
to secure a large ransom payment from the u.s. government.
he truly believed texas had the right to self - governance.
he was a prisoner of war and his life depended on ceding political control.
he was guaranteed the right to rule mexico as a dictator upon his return.
score: 14 q:15/20

Explanation:

To determine why Santa Anna was pressured to sign the Treaty of Velasco after being captured at San Jacinto, we analyze the options:

• The blue (middle - lower) option: "He was a prisoner of war and his life depended on ceding political control." When Santa Anna was captured, as a prisoner of war, his life was at risk. Signing the treaty was a way to ensure his safety and potentially secure his release. Other options: The orange (top - red) about ransom from the U.S. is incorrect. The yellow (top - orange) about self - governance belief doesn't relate to his coercion. The green (bottom - green) about ruling Mexico on return is not the reason for signing under pressure from capture.

Answer:

The blue (middle - lower) option: "He was a prisoner of war and his life depended on ceding political control."