Its use grew in the early 1800s out of a need to fill out forces for the Napoleonic Wars, though it sparked outrage when thousands of Americans indiscriminately fell victim to it after being mistaken for British deserters, particularly in the Chesapeake-Leopard affair.
Used as early as the Elizabethan era, this practice involved the use of gangs to round up men, though it officially exempted foreigners and apprentices. Its use grew in the early 1800s out of a need to fill out forces for the Napoleonic Wars, though it sparked outrage when thousands of Americans indiscriminately fell victim to it after being mistaken for British deserters, particularly in the Chesapeake-Leopard affair. For 10 points, name this practice of kidnapping sailors and forcing them to serve in the Royal Navy.
Used as early as the Elizabethan era, this practice involved the use of gangs to round up men, though it officially exempted foreigners and apprentices.
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