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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Marshall Cases: Gibbons v. Ogden

For Students 9th - 10th
The important Supreme Court decision concerning interstate commerce is presented here.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: 100 Milestone Documents: Gibbons v. Ogden(1824)

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn all about this Supreme Court decision that dealt with interstate commerce. View an image of the original document and read the complete text.
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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Keating Owen Child Labor Act of 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
This online resource provides the complete text and image of the original document of the Keating-Owen Child Labor Act of 1916 along with comprehensive document information. This act "limited the working hours of children and forbade the...
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Other

Age of Jefferson and Jackson:john Marshall: The "Man Who Made the Court Supreme"

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a thorough essay discussing the many important decisions handed down by the Supreme Court while John Marshall was Chief Justice. There are hyperlinks to each of the decisions.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Supreme Court and the New Deal [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Read about the conflict between the laws and regulations that were passed during Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal and the interpretation of the commerce clause by the Supreme Court. Roosevelt had a plan to change the Supreme Court. See...
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Digital History

Digital History: Judicial Nationalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Chief Justice John Marshall and his Supreme Court shaped the importance of the federal courts that still is in effect today. Read about several major Supreme Court decisions that were issued during his time on the court.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief summary of the case of Gibbons v. Ogden, which protected the right of Congress to regulate interstate commerce, along with information on each of the presiding justices and how they voted.
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US Senate

Us Senate Committee Commerce, Science and Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: Schechter v. u.s. (1935)

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides details on the landmark Supreme Court case of Schechter v. U.S. which dealt with congressional powers under the Commerce Clause.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides extensive information regarding several American constitutional issues such as: impeachment, war powers, interstate commerce, and the amendment process. Hyperlinks can be found throughout each constitutional issue to...
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Other

Landmark Cases: Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete resource for teachers to use when teaching about this Supreme Court case. There is a background summary, excerpts of opinions and teacher directed activities to use after studying the case.