When was it published?

October 29, 1810 in Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Foreign News October 29, 1810

Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Political, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

South America Revolution, Spanish America, Bonaparte Invasion, Spain War, Government Changes

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

A general revolution is underway in South America, leading to uncertain future governments and territorial divisions. Bonaparte's invasion of Spain aimed to control Spanish America but failed completely. The conquest of Spain now holds little importance for his empire, with the war persisting due to the shame of this defeat rather than potential gains.

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A general revolution of government seems to be taking place in South America. What forms of government, or territorial divisions of sovereignties will be eventually settled, time only will ascertain. One great object of Bonaparte's invading Spain was the expectation of swaying Spanish America. In this he is completely disappointed, and without the least hope of its accomplishment.--The conquest of Spain is now of comparatively little importance to his empire: the shame of defeat in his purpose more than the prospect of advantage, causes the continuance of the Spanish war.--[Alex. Gazette.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Political War Report

What keywords are associated?

South America Revolution Spanish America Bonaparte Invasion Spain War Government Changes

What entities or persons were involved?

Bonaparte

Where did it happen?

South America

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

South America

Key Persons

Bonaparte

Outcome

bonaparte completely disappointed in swaying spanish america, with no hope of accomplishment; conquest of spain of little importance, war continues due to shame of defeat.

Event Details

A general revolution of government is taking place in South America, with uncertain future forms of government and territorial divisions. Bonaparte invaded Spain expecting to control Spanish America but is completely disappointed. The conquest of Spain is now comparatively unimportant to his empire, and the war continues due to the shame of defeat rather than prospect of advantage.