What British naval policy had been a source of increasing resentment by townspeople living in colonial port towns since the 1690s?
A) conscription of indentured servants in port towns
B) impressments of likely sailors from commercial ships or ports
C) extended shore leave in port towns
D) voluntary recruitment of new naval sailors in port towns
Answer: B
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