Comparison between American War of Independence and Indian Independence Movement: 

A. Similarities 

1. Both the Americans and the Indians gained their freedom by challenging the British Empire with the use of alternating tactics and policies. 

2. Both wanted to be free because they were being coerced and restricted. 

3. The British Empire had a major influence on the development of Indian and American human societies. 

4. Indians boycotted British products in hopes of helping the Indian economy. Similarly, the Americans boycotted British tea and other products to get the attention of the British rule.

B. Differences 

1. Indians chose a peaceful way of gaining independence while Americans chose a violent way. The respective paths they chose were greatly influenced by their culture and the time periods they were in. 

2. Their leaders and strategies were extremely different. 

3. The American colony was actually a colony where the descendants of British people rebelled against Britain, whereas in India the rebellion was by the natives.

4. The United States relied on the assistance of France, while India had no externally. 

5. The British policy in America was to displace the native population and settle the territory as English territory, while India was more densely populated and the British policy centered on economic exploitation rather than full displacement and incorporation. 

6. The American Revolution took place just before the Industrial Revolution (when colonial arms were as good as British arms). The Indian Independence Movement took place well into the Industrial Revolution (when home country arms were potentially much better).