What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)?
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Correct answer: It established federal authority over the regulation of interstate commerce
The Court ruled that the federal government had broad power to regulate interstate navigation and commerce, striking down a New York state monopoly. This prevented states from creating trade barriers, further facilitating a national market.
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