Jefferson delays mentioning the American colonies until late in the introduction. How does this delay affect his argument? Check the two best answers.

By first discussing society and government in general, Jefferson draws readers into the reasoning before narrowing the focus to the American colonies. This also shows that the principles behind the argument—such as how government should work—are universal, not relevant only to America. The delay does not mainly create mystery or protect readers’ sympathy for the Americans.

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