Question

Why did Great Britain seize American ships?

Answer 1

C. They claimed the ships were carrying French goods.

France was Britain’s enemy at the time. As a result, Britain seized American ships that traded with France. These seizures were known as impressment The United States declared war on Britain in 1812. It did so because Britain refused to stop seizing American ships that traded with France

Answer 2

The correct option was c
C. They claimed the ships were carrying French goods.

Jefferson and Madison faced serious possibilities of war with Great Britain. Britain navy was determined to stop all trade between USA and French.she embarked on seizing American ships and invading these ships to search for deserters. Jefferson reacted by cutting all trade relations with Europe.