The best description of how Jefferson organizes his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence is by listing the ways in which the king of England has oppressed the colonies. Jefferson structures the Declaration with a clear and logical argument. After an introduction and a preamble that establish the philosophical basis for independence-such as the rights to equality and unalienable rights-he devotes the main body to a detailed list of 27 specific grievances against King George III. These grievances illustrate the ways the king has violated the colonists' rights and justify their decision to seek independence. The document then concludes with a formal declaration of independence based on these justifications. This progression from general principles to specific complaints effectively supports the colonies' case for breaking political ties with Britain

. Thus, Jefferson’s argument is organized primarily around enumerating the king’s oppressive actions rather than listing colonial tactics, demands for change, or benefits of liberation.