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England. In the early 1800's, England was involved in a war with France and there was a shortage of manpower in England. So, they resorted to stopping American ships and forcing some of their crews into service with them.

This was one of the main causes of the War of 1812 between the U.S. and England.

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Why did Carey equated impressment with slavery?

Carey equated impressment with slavery because both involved forcing individuals into labor against their will. Impressment referred to the practice of forcing American sailors into service on British naval vessels, which Carey saw as a violation of individual rights and reminiscent of the lack of freedom in slavery.


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Why did Jefferson start the embargo that led to the War of 1812?

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What effect did the British naval actions against France beginning in 1807 have American shipping?

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What were factors in the US' movement toward the war of 1812?

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