Question

Why did Great Britain seize American ships?

Answer 1

The United States declared war onBritain in 1812. It did so becauseBritain refused to stop seizing American ships that traded with France—Britain's enemy in Europe. Sometimes there were also seizuresof American sailors. These seizureswere known as impressment.

Answer 2

Great Britain seizes American ships because Americans tried to conduct trade with France.

Explanation:

• In 1803, the Napoleonic war happened between Great Britain and France.
• Americans saw the war as an opportunity for commerce in Europe.
• The British soon forced blockade on ports in France and began taking American ships.
• The British also began capturing sailors and passengers from American ships.
• Americans did not accept the rights of the British, while Britain considered American sailors to be their subjects.
• Some thousands of sailors forcibly taken by the British Navy along with 500 American Ships.

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