During the early 1800s the british navy began to take u. s. sailors and sea merchants captive during the early 1800s, forcing them to work on british ships. what was this practice called?

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "Impressment." During the early 1800s the British Navy began to take U.S. sailors and sea merchants captive during the early 1800s, forcing them to work on British ships. This practice is called impressment.

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