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

They both opposed a strong federal government.
They both disagreed with Patrick Henry.
They both favored ratifying the Constitution.
They both sided with Alexander Hamilton.

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They both opposed a strong federal government.

Both men were wary of concentrated central power (Anti-Federalist in outlook) and wanted protections for individual and state rights—e.g., Adams insisted on a Bill of Rights, and Jefferson favored limited federal authority.