Answer: The practice of forcing U.S. sailors to serve in the British navy was known as Impressment
Explanation: Impressment, or "press gang" as it was more commonly known, was a form of forced recruitment. It was a practice that had a direct impact on the United States and was even one of the causes of the War of 1812. Because of low pay and a lack of qualified seamen, the British navy has consistently faced manpower shortages.