Question

which of the following caused shortages of goods in the colonies during the revolutionary war? british blockades of sea ports, british boycotts, american blockades of sea ports, profiteering

Explanation:

During the American Revolutionary War, British sea - blockades of ports restricted the flow of goods into the colonies, causing shortages. Boycotts were actions by colonists and did not directly cause shortages. American blockades of ports were not a major cause of shortages in the colonies during this time. Profiteering could affect prices but not the initial shortages caused by restricted imports.

Answer:

British blockades of sea ports