Question

A general who defected to the rebel cause in this country formed the Army of Three Guarantees. That general, who secured this country’s independence through the Plan of Iguala (10[2])and became this country’s first emperor, was Agustín de Iturbide (10[1])(“ee-tur-BEE-day”). An attempt to regain control of this country was repelled at the Battle of Tampico by forces led by a man who later lost his leg in the Pastry War. The Cry of Dolores sparked this (10[1])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. 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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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Terrence Han (DII)UCLA CClaremont A2810
Sumukh Murthy (UG)UCSDClaremont B2810
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Anthony Fangqing Yu (UG)UCLA AUCLA D7410
Karthik Krishnamurthy (DII)USCUCLA E7810

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