Question

Why did Jefferson write rather vaguely about the complaints rather than listing the specific acts of the British that had so alienated the colonists?

Answer 1

He described the acts in general terms so that those in other, colonies, countries or, perhaps, in future generations could understand the gist of the complaints and relate to this and may use it as an example or a template if they wish to be independent.

Answer 2

The correct answer is that Jefferson did not want to alianate different people by being specific, if he talked about the general problem many citizen would feel related to it.

Step-by-step explanation:

In general people have an easier time understanding problem in a general way than specific events.