1. The Marshall Court
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2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. The War of 1812
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7. 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

8. 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