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Marshall's Court

Question 7 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

Who won the case Gibbons v. Ogden in 1824?

Answer
A
Thomas Gibbons, because he was doing business in just one state.
B
Aaron Ogden, because he was doing business in more than one state.
C
Aaron Ogden, because he held state licenses from more than one state.
D
Thomas Gibbons, because he held a federal license to do business.

Explanation

Thomas Gibbons won because he had a federal license to operate his steamboat. The Supreme Court ruled that interstate commerce, including navigation between states, was regulated by Congress, so New York could not use its licensing rules to block Gibbons from competing with Aaron Ogden.

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