Which of the following is true concerning the British policy of impressment?
A) The practice was greatly exaggerated by American politicians seeking votes.
B) The practice led to a decision by American shippers not to trade with Britain until it was stopped.
C) The practice made a mockery of U.S. citizenship and of America's sovereignty.
D) The practice ended as a result of the treaty negotiated by William Pinckney and James Monroe.

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The policy of impressment involved British sailors forcibly enlisting American sailors into the British navy, which undermined America's sovereignty and citizenship.

Which of the Following Is True Concerning the British Policy