1808-1850 (Think Before You Act)

War in Spain (1811-1815) and the Treaties of Libson and Madrid
The St. Petersburg Accords caused a massive shift in history. Napoleon, no longer having to worry about the threat in the east, finally can focus his military strength in Western Europe, especially Britain and Spain. Despite pleas from King George III of United Kingdom to convince Russia, Austria, and Prussia to continue fighting against France, the countries ignored the message; causing Britain to severe diplomatic ties and establish economic sanctions on the three countries. Yet that did little to the three countries as they are satisfied with the terms of the accord. Napoleon, meanwhile, finally regains the upper hand in the Peninsular War. On May 3rd-5th, French forces forced the Allied Coalition (Britain, Spain, Portugal) out of the town of Fuentes de Onoro. Despite a humiliating defeat of the French navy in March 13th, 1811 at Lissa under the British, they have no luch fighting in Spain. At the Battle of Albera in May 16th, 1811, French forces led by Napoleon defeated a combination of Spanish, Portuguese, and British troops, turning the course of the war in favor of the French. Later, on April the 2nd, Napoleon suprised Allied troops in Salamanca, slaughtering thousands of troops. This allowed him to have a clear path to Libson. Luckily for him, Portugal sued for peace.

One April 9th, the Treaty of Libson was signed by both France and Portugal. The first term was that Portugal gave Brazil independence. The second term was that it had to join the Continental System and ban the importing of British goods. The final term was that Portugal will end all involvement in the Peninsular War.

With Portugal out of the war, it's only Spain and Britain whose the thorn in France's side. However, both countries knew that all hope was lost. On April 13th, Britain, Spain, and France signed the Treaty of Madird. While the terms were painful for Britain and Spain, it was Britain who suffered the worst. The first term was that the Spanish were forced to give up its colonial empire to France including its European possessions including the Balearic Islands and Catalonia. The second term was that Spain was to join the Continental Blockade and was forced to end the importing of British goods. The third term was that Britain was to give up its interests and rule in India, its Carribean possessions, and its West African possessions to the French. The fourth term was that Britain was to end the counter blockade placed on France (as a response to the Continental System).

In Paris, celebrations took place all over France. The victory of Napoleon over his greatest enemy Britain was finally acheieved. However, he knew that his country good go on no longer.