During the Mexican War of Independence, a woman known as La Corregidora from here warned nearby rebels of an increased Spanish presence, leading to the issuance of the Grito de Dolores in a neighboring state.
This region's ancient history saw inhabitants named the Otomi build cities at Ranas and El Cerrito; later, one of their leaders, Conin converted to Catholicism, possibly due to the emergence of a Spanish priest holding up a fiery cross during a battle fought without weapons. A notable aqueduct was constructed here in 1736. During the Mexican War of Independence, a woman known as La Corregidora from here warned nearby rebels of an increased Spanish presence, leading to the issuance of the Grito de Dolores in a neighboring state. During the Mexican-American War, a partially namesake city within it served as the capital of Mexico, and the treaty of Guadelupe-Hidalgo was signed there. It is best known for being the site at which Maximilian I chose to fight the forces of Benito Juarez, leading to his capture. For 10 points, name this central Mexican state.
This region's ancient history saw inhabitants named the Otomi build cities at Ranas and El Cerrito; later, one of their leaders, Conin converted to Catholicism, possibly due to the emergence of a Spanish priest holding up a fiery cross during a battle fought without weapons.
{Queretaro}