Check the three statements that help Jefferson advance his argument for why the colonies should break free. V The king has refused to pass laws that would help the colonists. The colonists would have more rights under a different monarchy. The colonists have repeatedly tried to work with the British government The king has imposed taxes without consent from the colonists COMPLETE Jefferson delays mentioning the American colonies until late in the introduction. How does this delay affect his argument? Check the two best answers. It draws readers into the argument and establishes that ideas apply to society. It prevents readers from quickly losing sympathy for the Americans. It engages readers by creating a sense of mystery about the Americans. It emphasizes that the principles involved are universal, not just American