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The Constitution — Test

Question 20 • Civics and Government

How were Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson alike in their position on ratifying the Constitution?

Answer
A
They both opposed a strong federal government.
B
They both disagreed with Patrick Henry.
C
They both sided with Alexander Hamilton.
D
They both favored ratifying the Constitution.

Explanation

Both ultimately supported ratifying the Constitution, though they wanted protections for individual rights. Samuel Adams voted for ratification after receiving assurances that a Bill of Rights would be added, and Thomas Jefferson also favored ratification while urging that such rights be protected. So they were alike in favoring ratification, not in opposing the Constitution altogether.

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