what was the name given to the British practice of taking American Sailors from their ships and forcing them to serve in the British Navy

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The name given to the British practice of taking American Sailors from their ships and forcing them to serve in the British Navy was "impressment," and this was a major cause of the War of 1812. 

Answer:

The name given to the British practice of taking American Sailors from their ships and forcing them to serve in the British Navy was "impressment," and this was a major cause of the War of 1812.

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