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What is it called when capturing sailors and forcing them into military service?
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∙ 6y ago
Not sure if this is specific to modern warfare, it mostly happened in the late 1700s and early 1800s. It is called Impressment.
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∙ 13y ago
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What word refers to the British practice of forcing American sailors into the service of the service of the British navy?
Press or press-gang.
What word refers to the British practice of forcing American sailors into service of the British navy?
Impressment is forcing American sailors into joining the British Navy.
What word refers to the British practice of forcing American sailor into the service of the British navy?
Impressment is forcing American sailors into joining the British Navy.
Why did the U.S. declare war on Britain rather than France?
The reason that the US went to war with Britain is 1812 is because the British were capturing American merchant sailors and then forcing them into service in the Royal Navy. They also were seizing the cargo to keep it out of the hands of the French.
What is another word for forcing people into service?
slavery ___ If you mean military service, then conscription and the draft.
A law forcing men into military service?
if you're looking for an answer, try asking a question.
Forcing people into military service?
It is conscription (or drafting).
What was the practice called where Americans were forced into service with the British navy?
Impressment is the term used to denote the forcing of American sailors into the British navy/
What are uniformed service members in the military called?
Uniformed service members in the military are commonly referred to as soldiers, sailors, airmen, or marines, depending on their branch of service. They all share the common goal of serving and protecting their country and are subject to military discipline and regulations.
When did the US stop forcing Americans to enter war?
When the American involvement in the Vietnam war ended in 1973, the United States military stopped drafting men into military service.
Was NOT instituted to improve conditions of service for Sailors?
Sent Sailors to college
Which of the following was NOT instituted to improve conditions of service for Sailors?
Sent Sailors to college
