Gibbons vs Ogden Explained in 5 Minutes (1824): US History Review

The video discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Gibbons vs. Ogden (1824), which addressed the balance of power between state and federal governments. The case involved a dispute over steamboat navigation rights, with Gibbons holding a federal license and Ogden a state license. The court, led by John Marshall, ruled in favor of Gibbons, emphasizing the federal government's authority under the Interstate Commerce Clause. This decision significantly expanded federal power and set a precedent for future commerce regulation.

What year did the Gibbons vs. Ogden case take place?

• 1832

• 1824

• 1850

• 1804

Who were the two main individuals involved in the Gibbons vs. Ogden case?

• Robert Fulton and Aaron Ogden

• Robert Livingston and Gibbons

• Aaron Ogden and Gibbons

• John Marshall and Aaron Ogden

What was the main legal issue in the Gibbons vs. Ogden case?

• Taxation laws

• Land ownership

• State vs. Federal authority

• Voting rights

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution was central to the Gibbons vs. Ogden case?

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

• Interstate Commerce Clause

• Supremacy Clause

Who argued for the federal government's side in the Gibbons vs. Ogden case?

• John Marshall

• Aaron Ogden

• Daniel Webster

• Robert Fulton

What was the outcome of the Gibbons vs. Ogden case?

• It ended in a tie

• Gibbons won

• Ogden won

• The case was dismissed

How did the Gibbons vs. Ogden case affect federal power?

• It abolished federal power

• It had no effect

• It expanded federal power

• It limited federal power