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Pelham Horton Box’s book about this conflict rejects the “reckless dictator” theory of its causes. Modern historians dispute a claim originating from the journalist Juan O’Leary that Great Britain incited this conflict, arguing that they vigorously opposed sending 900 Lincolnshire farmers to settle one country in this conflict’s wake. Treasure supposedly lost during this conflict included jewels stolen from the Virgin (10[1])of Caapucú by a mistress who buried (10[1])her son with her (10[1])bare hands at this war’s (10[1])last battle. (10[2])One leader in this war had his brother (10[1])Benigno (“bay-NEEG-no”) killed (10[2])during the (10[1])San Fernando Massacre. (10[1]-5[1])A leader shouted “I die with my nation!” (10[2])after (10[1])refusing to surrender (10[1])with his mistress Eliza (10[3])Lynch (10[1])at this war’s Battle (-5[1])of Cerro Corá (10[1])(“SAIR-oh koh-RAH”). For 10 (10[2])points, Francisco Solano López launched what war against Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay? (10[2])■END■

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