12 Questions
What was the central concern of the Supreme Court in the early nineteenth century?
The contract clause
Why did Chief Justice John Marshall support aggressive policies for economic expansion?
To promote vigorous economic expansion
What philosophy did Chief Justice John Marshall believe in regarding private property?
Private property should be elevated to a natural right with limited government intervention
Why did John Marshall champion the contract clause?
To support the right to private property
Which entity did John Marshall prefer to lead economic policy making?
The federal government
What did the contract clause primarily limit?
State regulatory powers
What was the main issue at stake in Fletcher v. Peck (1810)?
Validity of a public contract under the contract clause
Why were the citizens of Georgia outraged by the land sale in 1795?
Because of wholesale bribery and corruption by legislators
What did John Quincy Adams and Joseph Story have in common in relation to Fletcher v. Peck?
Both had roles in the legal proceedings of the case
Why did John Peck sue Robert Fletcher in Fletcher v. Peck case?
For return of the purchase price after rescission of the sale
What role did Thomas Jefferson play in relation to the dispute over Yazoo River land?
He was drawn into controversy while negotiating a settlement
Which landmark Supreme Court decision established the significance of the contract clause?
Fletcher v. Peck (1810)
Explore the influence of John Marshall and the Supreme Court on the contract clause in the early nineteenth century. Learn about the expansive interpretation of the provision and its impact on federal judicial review of state legislation.
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