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Article II: The Presidency — Unit test

Question 3 • * HSA 26-27 US Government

What was a result of Gibbons v. Ogden?

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

Explanation

The Supreme Court ruled that regulating steamboat travel between states fell under Congress’s power to regulate interstate commerce. Because Thomas Gibbons held a federal coastal license, he could operate his steamboats on routes crossing state lines, despite New York’s conflicting monopoly law. Thus, a federal license allowed him to operate in multiple states.

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