Causes of the War of 1812
1. What was the British impressment of sailors?|

The British impressment began when they capture American sailors and forced into naval service.

Explanation:

The capture of American seamen by the British Royal Navy during the 1800s observed as the main reason for the War of 1812. Impressment formed with an old seafaring tradition in Great Britain as they emerged into a powerful naval nation.  In the late 18th century, impressment grew more serious as the eruption of war between Britain and France began where there was a requirement for seamen to serve in Navy.