During the Constitutional Convention, who pushed for a strong republic but didn't want to model the American system after the British system?

A. Alexander Hamilton
B. Patrick Henry
C. James Madison
D. Thomas Jefferson

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The correct answer is letter D.

Thomas Jefferson was one of the delegates of the Constitutional Convention that pushed for a strong republic that was independent of the British System. He is known in history as an American Founding Father and a principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He was a strong advocate of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights.