what caused the war of independence
What were the Causes of the American War of Independence? Advertisements: The main causes of the American Independence war were as follows: (a) The main underlying cause was Britain's attempt to tighten imperial conÂ­trol in the economic field by regulating American commerce and industry to suit British interests (by policy of Mercantilism). (b) English Navigation or Trade Acts required goods to be shipped to and from America, only in English ships.