involvement in the Spanish War

Involvement in the Spanish War

During the decline of the Spanish, British merchants were being mistreated by the Spanish. This outrage caused me to advocate policies against the Spanish. I criticized Walpole’s weakness to governing against Spain. During the Convention of El Pardo, I spoke against the Spanish to dispute the problem peacefully. The British were finally pressured into declaring war against the Spanish and began its success at Porto Bello. After that, war was slowed down by the ineffectiveness of the government. I complained that Walpole could not execute the war effectively. There was a failed attack upon the South American Port of Cartagena which ended up being a tragedy with thousands of British troops dead. The war with Spain was a draw and it switched gears to fight the French. I knew we had missed our golden opportunity to conquer Spain at its decline. I soon made strong relations with Spain so that they would not Allie with France. This ineffectiveness of the government showed everyone that Walpole was not fit to lead the country into war. He was later dismissed, gave me the opportunity to be the next Prime Minister.