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Manuel Dorrego tried to apply his study of American Federalism as governor of this city’s province. The League of the Interior fought to centralize power in this city. An (15[1])1819 constitution written in this city was repealed after the military defeat (-5[1])of Supreme Director José Rondeau. Unitarians trying to centralize power in this city were defeated at the Battle of Cepeda by federalist forces. A leader of this city was defeated at the Battle of Caseros (-5[1])by Justo José de Urquiza. (15[1])That (*) “Restorer of Laws,” Juan Manuel de Rosas, (10[1])ruled a confederation centered on this city. The May Revolution gave its name to this city’s Plaza de Mayo, the site (10[1])of much later protests against the Dirty War. (10[1])For 10 points, name this city which serves as the current capital of Argentina. ■END■

ANSWER: Buenos Aires
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