How were colonial boycotts of british goods before the revolutionary war effective?

It reduced the profits of the British merchants. The less goods that were sold the less money the British made.

Britain heavily depended on the colonies economically. They contributed much revenue to Britain when they purchased its goods. When the colonies started to boycott British goods, it hurt Britain...

Well, they didn't want to pay the British during the Revolutionary War because it be a waste. They used it for themselves and British didn't gain any money so they were in great debt, and they...

It was not too bad.

Experience with guerrilla style tactics. The home advantage. Supplies, reinforcements, guns all of the needs for the war/battles. The biggest advantage was communications. They didn't have to wait...