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Supreme Court Decisions & Economic Development in Early America

Explore how key Supreme Court decisions from 1819-1824, such as Dartmouth College v. Woodward, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden, promoted economic growth in America. Learn about John Marshall's influential rulings that shaped federal powers and commerce laws.

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Supreme Court Decisions & Economic Development in Early America

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  1. Judicial decisions Colin Bouchard

  2. Essential Question: How did Supreme Court decisions at this time(1819-1824) promote economic development in early 19th century America?

  3. John Marshall • Born 1765 • Believed in strong centralized government • Fourth Chief Justice for over 30 years • Ruled many influential cases

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

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