Question

What two distinct forms of outrage did the british take?

Answer 1

The first is that they violated the continental blockade

The blockade, also known as the continental system, was a system introduced by Napoleon with a goal of preventing British goods from reaching Europe. However, smugglers were highly successful at getting them to European markets so the system proved to be ineffective. The state supported these smugglers

The second is that they captured men from American vessels

If the British navy managed to find an American ship with American workers such as fishermen or similar, they would capture their ship and force the people to join the Royal Navy so that they may help with fighting Britain's enemies. This was heavily disliked by the American population but there was not much that could be done about it.