Dr. Farrell goes further back to the Constitutional Convention and Ratification- 1787 - 1789.
But the point of Dr. Roberts essay is instructional - NOT inclusive,
I found it to be SPOT ON! - [As my old man used to say: Read it and Weap]
A minute ago I posted roberts site with a DOT COM instaead of a DOT ORG
[This could have led to a few problems - sorry
IF - in those few seconds - someone had an unexpected experience.]
In todays world, even the simple stupidities - are dangerously fraught, with unwanted digital traps.