The cost of rebuilding the Song's northern territories would have risked bankrupting the south. The federal government finally intervenes by releasing its gold reserves, bankrupting Fisk in the process. Denise blames herself for making the song too personal and bankrupting Joel. Eventually bankrupting him just before his death that year. Both bubbles came to an abrupt end in 1720, bankrupting thousands of unfortunate investors. He stole from the family business, almost bankrupting them. During the operation, Asami's company's warehouse was raided, effectively bankrupting her company. His mistress, Madame de Pompadour, patronized artists, actors, and musicians while bankrupting France. The Great Depression struck in 1929, bankrupting the Territorial Hotel Company. This venture failed, bankrupting the L. A. Art Organ company after the Fair closed. The affair ended up bankrupting both Corri and Da Ponte. News arrives that Napoleon has escaped from Elba, and the stock market crashes, bankrupting Amelia. As Mr. Burns was his inspiration, bankrupting him was the final rung.