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 An 1819 constitution written in this city was repealed after the military defeat of Supreme Director José Rondeau.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

ANSWER: Buenos Aires
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