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what was the impressment that angered americans? select select britain captured americans and forced them into the british navy. britain raided u.s. towns along the coast, stealing food and resources. britain stole cargo from u.s. ships and forced sailors to buy back cargo in order to raise money. britain established ports in florida in order to sell cheap goods and steal u.s. trade.
Impressment refers to the practice of forcing individuals into military service. In the context of angering Americans, Britain's act of capturing Americans and forcing them into the British navy is the definition of impressment. The other options describe different actions (raiding for resources, stealing cargo to buy back, or trading in Florida) which are not impressment.
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A. Britain captured Americans and forced them into the British navy.