The Founding Fathers tried to construct a Constitution that would prevent a large, central government from forming in their consolidation of states. They wanted the enumerated powers of the federal government to be subservient to the powers of the individual states. But it didn't last.
In fact, the federal government started flexing its muscle a decade or so after the Revolution,..which caused the whiskey rebellion.
Out with the old boss,..in with the new.
Yep, and Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who were very close friends, weren't as friendly after Adams became President and Jefferson Vice-President.
