What were the tensions and conflicts between local and national authorities in the decades after the american revolution

Right after the civil war, economic crisis incurred immediately. Inflation was already rampant during this time and debt was present. The call for a national government was necessary because of the tensions of national debt and the plummeting of the value of the dollar.

In 1786, the Legislature of Virginia asked the states to send delegates to a convention in order to have a formal constitution, although some didn't send delegates, they met in Philadelphia to draft a constitution. The Great Compromise was done here, allowing the creation of a strong national government while the states have their individual roles that contributed to the country. The Bill of Rights was forged and signed to satisfy radical Anti-Federalists. Then came the struggle of appointing leaders to uphold the Constitution. George Washington became the first president. America was now transformed into a new nation. 

When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither can pass: the vehicles going downhill must back up or simply must yield the right of way so it can pass : )