Question

Which one of the following best illustrates impressment?

A.Britain occupied forts along the northwestern boundary of the United States.
B.Britain took over the fur trade from the colonists.
C.Britain seized American sailors for service in the Royal Navy.

Answer 1

Which one of the following best illustrates impressment?

Britain seized American sailors for service in the Royal Navy.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.Britain seized American sailors for service in the Royal Navy.

Forcing men into service was a common English practice that dated back to medieval times. It was one the causes for the War of 1812 because most Americans were angered by the impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy