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The Supreme Court and the Role of Government

Question 4 • CCS CR - Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy (Fall 2026)

What was a result of Gibbons v. Ogden?

Answer
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A state license allowed Aaron Ogden to overtake Thomas Gibbons’ steamboat due to New York state law.
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A federal license allowed Thomas Gibbons to operate his steamboats in multiple states.
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Thomas Gibbons won a federal license to operate his steamboats anywhere in the United States.
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Aaron Ogden maintained a state level monopoly on steamboat operation in New York.

Explanation

The Supreme Court ruled that Congress’s power to regulate interstate commerce included navigation between states. Because Thomas Gibbons held a federal coastal license, he could operate his steamboats between New York and New Jersey despite New York’s conflicting monopoly law. Thus, a federal license allowed Gibbons to operate in multiple states.

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