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Praxis II World and US History Exam Prep

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Which of the following was written by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison in order to convince the states to ratify the Constitution?
  1. Common Sense
  2. On the Nature of Tyranny
  3. The Jungle
  4. The Federalist Papers
Explanation
Answer: D - John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison wrote The Federalist Papers in order to convince the states to ratify the Constitution.

Key Takeaway: Jay, Hamilton, and Madison wrote The Federalist, also known as The Federalist Papers, to convince some states -- namely Virginia, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and New York -- to ratify the Constitution in 1787.
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