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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 and became (10[1])this country’s first emperor, was Agustín de Iturbide (-5[2])(“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 (10[2])sparked this country’s War (10[2])of Independence. Following the fall of Tenochtitlan, (10[1])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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