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When Napoleon invaded Espanha, the Spanish monarchy and court attempted to emulate the Portuguese and escape to the new world. But he was captured and spent the rest of the War inprisoned in France.
What would of happened if he did escape?
Would the presence of the Spanish government in New Spain had led to a unification of the Spanish colonies and like the case of the Portuguese when they declared their independence they stayed together?