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The War of 1812

Question 5 • AL-United States History I: Beginnings to the Industrial Revolution A-CR

The Royal Navy’s use of impressment involved

Answer
A
seizing goods aboard American ships.
B
making American sailors serve in Britain’s Royal Navy.
C
searching American ships for banned items.
D
bombing American ships at first sight.

Explanation

Impressment was the practice of forcing people into military service. The Royal Navy seized sailors, including Americans, and made them serve in Britain’s navy. Therefore, the correct choice is “making American sailors serve in Britain’s Royal Navy.”

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