[iammisc]

But inheritance taxes have existed pretty much everywhere, so that's hardly some unique characteristic that can be used to indicate a supposed American disdain for intergenerational wealth.

[PaulDavisThe1st]

The 2nd half of this link has some fairly extensive quotes from Madison, Jefferson and Washington on the idea of inherited wealth.

https://andrewtobias.com/jefferson-madison-and-washington-on...

I think you'll find that this was a very different take on it than the one held by those in power back in England at the time.