Despite suffering a year of defeats, Spain was prepared to continue the war— something which their French allies were opposed to. Bute proposed a suggestion that France cede her remaining North American territory of Louisiana to Spain to compensate Madrid for its losses during the war.
Despite experiencing a year of military defeats, Spain remained steadfast in its decision to continue fighting— which was at odds with its French allies' stance. Bute proposed that France cede its remaining North American territory of Louisiana to Spain as a means of compensation for Madrid's wartime losses.