One of the factors that led to the War of 1812 was the British practice of impressment. What did this entail?
Nicholas Vansittart, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, wouldn't allow any American goods into the Port of Bristol that hadn't been
impressed with a Royal Seal.
The British Navy would capture Americans and force or "impress" them into Naval service.
The Royal Marines would perform drills day and night upon Boston Common, attempting to intimidate or "impress" Americans into joining their
service.