How did the impressment of sailors affect the U. S. And why does it give U. S a reason to declare war on Great Britain

As a cause of the War of 1812, the impressment and ship seizures caused serious diplomatic tension, and helped to turn American public opinion against Britain. Impressment was widely perceived as humiliating and dishonoring the U.S. because it was unable to protect its ships and sailors.

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