Question

A general who defected to the rebel cause in this country formed the Army of Three Guarantees. (10[1])That general, who secured this country’s independence through the Plan of Iguala (10[1])and became this country’s first (10[1])emperor, (10[1])was Agustín de Iturbide (“ee-tur-BEE-day”). An attempt to regain control of this country was repelled at the Battle of Tampico by forces (10[1])led by a man who later lost his leg in the Pastry War. (10[1])The Cry of (10[1])Dolores sparked this country’s War of Independence. (10[1])Following the fall of Tenochtitlan, the colony of New Spain was set up in this country, which was once led by Santa Anna. (10[1])For 10 points, name this modern-day country located on the former territory of the Aztec Empire. ■END■

ANSWER: Mexico [accept Mexican Empire; accept New Spain or Nova España before mention]
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