Question

one of the factors that led to the war of 1812 was the british practice of impressment. what did this entail?
choose 1 answer:
a nicholas vansittart, the british chancellor of the exchequer, wouldnt allow any american goods into the port of bristol that hadnt been impressed with a royal seal
b the royal marines would perform drills day and night upon boston common, attempting to intimidate or \impress\ americans into joining their service
c the british navy would capture americans and force or \impress\ them into naval service

Explanation:

Impressment during the lead - up to the War of 1812 referred to the British Navy's practice of seizing American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Navy. This was a major grievance for the United States and contributed to the outbreak of the war. Option A is about goods and a seal, which is not related to impressment of people. Option B is about Royal Marines drills in Boston Common, not the actual act of impressment. Option C correctly describes the British Navy's practice of capturing and forcing Americans into naval service.

Answer:

C. The British Navy would capture Americans and force or "impress" them into Naval service