The Federal Government Gets More Power | Gibbons v. Ogden

In 1808, New York granted Livingston and Fulton exclusive rights to operate steamboats, creating a monopoly. Gibbons and Ogden bought a franchise but later split, leading Gibbons to operate without a state license, citing a federal license. Ogden sued, and the case reached the Supreme Court. The Court ruled in favor of Gibbons, emphasizing federal power over interstate commerce through the Commerce and Supremacy Clauses. This decision marked a significant increase in federal authority over states.

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision on March 2, 1824, regarding Gibbons v. Ogden?

How did Chief Justice John Marshall define the terms 'commerce' and 'among' in the context of the case?