<P> The impressment of seamen from American ships caused serious tensions between Britain and the United States in the years leading up to the War of 1812 . After the defeat of Napoleon in 1814 , Britain ended the practice ; later conscription was not limited to the Royal Navy but covered all armed forces . </P>
<P> The impressment of seamen from American ships caused serious tensions between Britain and the United States in the years leading up to the War of 1812 . After the defeat of Napoleon in 1814 , Britain ended the practice ; later conscription was not limited to the Royal Navy but covered all armed forces . </P>
what is the british practice of boarding american ships
what is the british practice of boarding american ships
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