Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay? the body paragraphs acquaint readers with the topic and set up the ideas that will be presented. the body paragraphs establish the focus of the essay and tell readers what the positions will be. the body paragraphs tie the essay together and tell readers what they have learned and should take away. the body paragraphs flesh out the argument and include counterclaims and evidence from research.

in february 1787, congress decided that a convention should be convened to revise the articles of confederation, the nation’s first constitution. in may, 55 delegates came to philadelphia, and the constitutional convention began. debates erupted over representation in congress, over slavery, and over the new executive branch. the debates continued through four hot and muggy months. but eventually the delegates reached compromises, and on september 17, they produced the u.s. constitution, replacing the articles with the governing document that has functioned effectively for more than 200 years.

c) they were beaten and fired from their jobs.