1. Topic: Evaluating the Decisions of the Marshall Court

2. John Marshall “Federalist” Judge Seeks to strengthen the Supreme Court
Decisions amplify the power of the Federal government
Protection of property rights
“Antagonizes” Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and later Jackson (1830)

3. The Early Marshall Court: 1800-1824)
Marbury v. Madison
Judicial review
McCulloch v. Maryland
“Power to tax is the power to destroy”
Dartmouth v. Woodward
“Dartmouth is small, but there are those that love her!” (Daniel Webster)
Contract law versus “popular pressure”
Gibbons v. Ogden
Interstate Trade

4. Conclusion
On a scale of 1-5, how would you evaluate the performance of the Marshall Court? Explain your reasoning in 4-5 sentences.