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Judicial decisions. Colin Bouchard. Essential Question: How did Supreme Court decisions at this time(1819-1824) promote economic development in early 19 th century America?. John Marshall . Born 1765 Believed in strong centralized government Fourth Chief Justice for over 30 years
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Judicial decisions Colin Bouchard
Essential Question: How did Supreme Court decisions at this time(1819-1824) promote economic development in early 19th century America?
John Marshall • Born 1765 • Believed in strong centralized government • Fourth Chief Justice for over 30 years • Ruled many influential cases
Dartmouth College Vs. Woodward • State of Hampshire(Woodward) wanted to change Dartmouth College from private to public college • Dartmouth had a charter(contract) to be built a private school • Marshall ruled in favour of Dartmouth • Paved the way for unbreakable contracts
McCulloch V.S Maryland • Maryland levied 15 percent tax on foreign banks • McCulloch represented the federal government • Marshall ruled in favour of McCulloch • Affirmed congress’ “implied powers” • Sped up growth of federal powers
Gibbons V.S Ogden • Both argued they had rights to control steamboats in New York • Gibbons had license from Federal Government • Ogden had license from New York state • Marshall ruled for Gibbons • States cannot make laws that impede interstate commerce • Encouraged interstate commerce and national markets
Charles River Bridge Case • Charles River Bridge Company granted charter to run toll booth by state • State then opened free bridge, basically destroying the Charles River Bridge Company • Marshall ruled for the state • Needs of the community overrule contract rights