Chief Justice John Marshall

The Legacy of the  Marshall Court (1801-1835)

Reading on the Marshall Court (14 pages) and  Hippocampus Video Clips 
 

Essential Question: In what ways did chief Justice John Marshall’s ruling established precedents for national supremacy over states, redefined the roles of the Court and provided a constitutional foundation for the economic growth of the US

Major Goals of Marshall, who was appointed by Pres. Adams in 1801

A. Increase the powers of the national government
B. Diminish the powers of the states

C. Perpetuate the Federalist principle of centralization.

D. Property rights of individuals need to be protected from government interference

Legacy of Marshall
#1 Established the primacy of federal government over states in exercising control of economy

#2  Opened the way for an increased federal role in promoting economic growth

#3 Affirmed protection for corporations and other private economic institutions from local governmental interference. This allowed for the growth of the new industrial capitalist economy.