Why were the British impressing American sailors?

To supplement their fleet during their Napoleonic Wars with France.

Explanation:

Between 1793 and 1812, the British impressed more than 15,000 U.S. sailors to supplement their fleet during their Napoleonic Wars with France. By 1812 the United States Government had had enough. On 18 June, the United States declared war on Great Britain, citing, in part, impressment.

Explanation:

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