A Venezuelan-born general with this surname led a failed namesake expedition in 1851 to liberate Cuba from Spanish control. One leader with this surname made himself president for life of his country with an 1844 constitution four years after the death of José Rodríguez de Francia. A leader with this surname declared "muero con mi patria" when given the chance to surrender before his death in one conflict. A leader with this surname built a fortress at Humaitá (oo-my-TAH) which his son with this surname failed to defend in a siege led by the Duke of Caxias (kah-SHEE-ahs). The death of a leader with this surname at the Battle of Cerro Corá led to the end of the War of the Triple Alliance. For 10 points, give this surname of Paraguay's first two presidents, including Francisco Solano. ■END■
| Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington T. Flomo | Liberia | Ohio | 40 | -5 |
| Percy Yuen | Asia B | Virginia | 43 | -5 |
| Robert Wang | New Jersey A | Missouri A | 50 | 10 |
| Rohan Ganeshan | Illinois Blue | Pennsylvania | 71 | 10 |
| Anthony Zhao | Virginia | Asia B | 78 | 10 |
| Saara Katyal | Asia A | Maryland Red | 83 | 10 |
| Leo Reinhart | Kentucky B | California | 94 | 10 |
| Tanuj Chandekar | New Jersey B | Arkansas | 120 | 10 |
| Jack Rado | Ohio | Liberia | 135 | 0 |