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the british practice of kidnapping men (even american citizens) and forcing them to serve on ships in the royal navy is called what? a. indentured sailors b. coercive recruiting c. impressment d. forceful coercion
Impressment was the British practice of seizing men, including American citizens, and forcing them to serve in the Royal Navy. Indentured sailors were those who worked to pay off a debt. Coercive recruiting is a general term, and forceful coercion is too broad. Impressment specifically refers to this naval - related abduction practice.
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C. Impressment