The british navy’s use of impressment meant that they seized goods aboard american ships. made american sailors serve in the british navy. searched american ships for banned items. bombed american ships at first sight.

What did the french national assembly decide? peasants would only have to pay one-tenth of their earnings to the catholic church. the government could not legally charge taxes without first holding a vote. aristocrats would still receive special privileges as long as they paid a higher tax. employment would be available to all people, regardless of their social class.