1818

1818 was a year marked by political realignment, literary innovation, and notable regional conflicts that reflected the broader currents of the early Romantic era. It saw continued expansion of international diplomacy and new arrangements that shaped territorial boundaries in North America.

Notable international agreements included the Anglo-American Convention of 1818 between the United States and Great Britain, which established the 49th parallel as the boundary from the Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains, and allowed for joint occupation of the Oregon Country and shared fishing rights in the North Atlantic and the Pacific.

In South America, the Chilean War of Independence progressed with the decisive Battle of Maipú on April 5, 1818, securing Chile's independence from Spanish rule and strengthening regional efforts against Royalist forces.

Culturally, 1818 saw the publication of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, a landmark work in science fiction and Gothic literature. Released anonymously in London, it later became widely attributed to its author and remains a foundational text of the genre.

Overall, 1818 contributed to shaping political boundaries in North America, advancing independence movements in Chile, and leaving a lasting imprint on literature through one of the era’s most enduring novels.