Why Did the Founding Fathers Choose a Federal Form of Government

Why did the Founding Fathers choose a federal form of government?

A) They wanted to prevent the national government from dominating the states.
B) They were afraid that the people would be too loyal to a central government.
C) They admired the centralism of the French monarchy.
D) They admired the unitary nature of the British parliamentary system.
E) The states were newly created and not yet capable of earning loyalty.