The convention between France and Spain to issue an ultimatum to
Portugal was intended to break that country's traditional
allegiance to Britain which, if not accepted, will lead to war
(promulgated by the Treaty of Aranjuez, Mar. 21st, when Spain also
agrees to cede Louisiana to France)
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Editors, Litencyc. "Spain and France give Portugal ultimatum". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=13501, accessed 19 March 2024.]