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[1])and became (10[1])this country’s first emperor, was (10[1])Agustín de Iturbide (“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 (10[1])later lost his leg in the Pastry War. The Cry of Dolores sparked this country’s War of (10[1])Independence. Following the fall of Tenochtitlan, the colony (10[1])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
Dylan BianchiUW GreedUW Sloth2810
Skand ParvatikarArizona State BUBC A3010
Liam MarklandAlbertaBoise State3510
Ryan KrejchaUW EnvyUW Wrath6010
Stefan Stealey-EuchnerArizona State AUW Pride7710
Akshath SrinivasanUW LustUW Chastity8510

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