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Editorial
August 26, 1817
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The Georgia Journal cautions against U.S. involvement in supporting Spanish American colonies against Spain, predicting European hostility similar to Allied Powers' intervention in Spain-Portugal conflict.
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Respecting the policy of the United States taking part with the Spanish American Colonies against the mother country, the Georgia Journal remarks:
"The interference of the Allied Powers between Spain and Portugal, in consequence of the invasion by the latter of part of the American possessions of the former, shews what the United States might anticipate from espousing the cause of the Spanish American colonies against the mother country. The probable result would be, the hostility of all Europe against us."
"The interference of the Allied Powers between Spain and Portugal, in consequence of the invasion by the latter of part of the American possessions of the former, shews what the United States might anticipate from espousing the cause of the Spanish American colonies against the mother country. The probable result would be, the hostility of all Europe against us."
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Spanish American Colonies
Us Foreign Policy
European Hostility
Allied Powers Intervention
What entities or persons were involved?
United States
Spanish American Colonies
Spain
Allied Powers
Portugal
Georgia Journal
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Warning Against U.S. Support For Spanish American Colonies
Stance / Tone
Cautionary Against Intervention
Key Figures
United States
Spanish American Colonies
Spain
Allied Powers
Portugal
Georgia Journal
Key Arguments
Interference By Allied Powers In Spain Portugal Conflict Shows Potential Consequences For U.S.
U.S. Support For Spanish American Colonies Would Provoke Hostility From All Of Europe