In Order to Get the Constitution Ratified, the Federalists Employed

In order to get the Constitution ratified, the Federalists employed all of the following means EXCEPT

A) publishing a series of persuasive articles in the press.
B) hinting to a prominent opponent that there would be a position for him in the new government.
C) forcibly escorting Antifederalist delegates to a convention in order to obtain the necessary quorum.
D) threatening the secession of New York City.
E) sending mercenaries to besiege state ratifying conventions and ensure that the delegates voted for the Constitution.