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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The War of 1812

Question 1 • HOPE Scholars- History Grade 8

Why did the practice of impressment lead to the War of 1812?

Answer
A
Americans thought impressment wasn’t happening enough.
B
Americans were angry that impressment was hurting citizens.
C
Americans thought it was unfair that the British didn’t also impress the French.

Explanation

Impressment was the British practice of forcing sailors—sometimes American citizens—into service in the British navy. Americans were angry that Britain was taking their citizens and violating their rights, which helped push the United States toward war. The correct choice is “Americans were angry that impressment was hurting citizens.”

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