The Marshall Court 6.3

Belief in a Strong Central Government Chief Justice John Marshall believed that a strong central government best served the nation's interests. Marshall opposed states' rights.

Marbury v. Madison, 1803 This case established the principle of judicial review. The ruling gave the Supreme Court the authority to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

Opposition to States’ Rights Under Marshall's leadership, the Supreme Court upheld the supremacy of federal legislation over state legislation. For example, in Dartmouth College v. Woodward, the Marshall Court ruled that a state cannot encroach on a contract.

Economic Nationalism Marshall was an economic nationalist who promoted business enterprise. For example, in McCulloch v. Maryland, the court struck down a Maryland law taxing the Baltimore branch of the National Bank.

The War of 1812 6.4

CAUSES Causes of the war included the following: British impressments of American seamen British interference with American commerce British aid to Native Americans on the frontier

Consequences Consequences of the war included the following: Contributing to the demise of the Federalist Party Intensifying nationalist feelings Promoting industrialization Advancing the career of Andrew Jackson