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Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) (Middle School)
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- Last updated: April 3, 2024
- Grade level: High School (9-12)
- Theme(s): Commerce Clause, Federalism and States' Rights, National Supremacy, Supreme Court/Judicial Branch
- Issue Area(s): Not set
- U.S. Supreme Court: LandmarkCases.org Case
- U.S. Constitution: Articles 1-6
This landmark case from 1824 tackled the following question: Does the Constitution’s Commerce Clause give Congress the power to pass laws about interstate movement and to strike down any state laws that affect the interstate flow of people and goods?
For additional teaching resources on this case, please visit the high school-level case page and Street Law’s LandmarkCases.org, which provides a range of resources and activities to teach middle and high school students about historic Supreme Court cases. The cases featured on LandmarkCases.org are the most mentioned cases in state social studies standards across the United States.
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