Spot on. You named the big 3 and they all happened in the “progressive 20th century”, but their ideas were born in 19th century ideas out of Europe.
Had we avoided the 17th Amendment we’d not have the size and scope of government we have today. You also, might have a sales tax on the Internet.
Had we dodged the 16th, we’d not have the size and scope of government we have today.
If the SCOTUS had stood up to FDR (the frustrated fascist whose regime was brimming in commies) on the Commerce Clause we’d not have the size and scope of government we have today.
It’s incredible how much those evil, white, slaveholders in 1787 got right.