What term means the seizing of american crewman by the british navy?

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Camryn Shepard

3 May, 08:07

What term means the seizing of american crewman by the british navy?

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The British navy seizing American crewman right before the War of 1812. This process is known as impressment. American citizens were outraged by the actions of the British navy and felt that this was another attempt by the British to re-establish control of the newly found American nation. This was one of the biggest causes of the War of 1812.