mentemorena previously said:

Santana's 'sin' is entirely forgivable in the context of his era and those around him. Even Dr. Bosch in his book on the war of restoration points out that much of the population had high hopes for re-annexation. Despite repeat successes in beating back Haitian invasions, FISCAL (monetary) chaos and political rivalry kept the nascent republic trapped in misery. No one expected the arrogance of Spain, or that the Spanish administration would repeat the same greedy monetary tricks to rob what little wealth remained. Santana died not long after his error became evident. Grief?

In the end it was the restoration war that allowed social changes that solidified Dominican identities in the people. Remember men of Santana's generation and class had every reason to perceive themselves as Spanish colonists. His political error opened the door for this to change via war with Spain. So in two struggles, once by his revolutionary sword and once by his misguided ambition, Santana contributed much to the emergence of DR. Like Marti's sun, good and bad but I think even his bad did us some good.

TuPapaupa previously said:

Anybody cares to mention his "sins", for those non-Dominicans (and Dominicans) wanting to be educated?.

Blutarsky previously said:

at one time I always confused this guy with the more famous Antonio López de Santa Anna who was exiled to St thomas VI at one time ....I had a friend who lived in his house there ....unfortunately he is completely unknown there .....Like wise Camille Pissaro of impressionist painter fame was born there but I doubt if you could find a native who would know that .....I think Dominicans take far more interest in their history than down islanders

cibaeño75 previously said:




Sorry I didn't read your initial response...but your confusion was not without merit... comparisons to Santa Anna has been made by historians in the past.