Question

question 9 (1 point) which definition best describes the term impressment?
a a french prison in paris
b not taking sides with other countries
c the practice of forcing people, against their will, into another country’s military service
d the practice of wearing fancy clothes in front of people

Explanation:

To determine the definition of "impressment", we analyze each option:

• Option a: Describes the Bastille (a French prison), not impressment.
• Option b: Describes neutrality, not impressment.
• Option c: Impressment is the act of forcing people into military service against their will, which matches this option.
• Option d: Describes fashion or showing off with clothes, unrelated to impressment.

Answer:

c. the practice of forcing people, against their will, into another country’s military service