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Chief
Justice John Marshall's Legacy
Throughout
our history, many individuals have left a legacy, or something
for which they will be remembered. For instance, Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. is known for his advocacy of civil rights
for African Americans. John Marshall is remembered for the
decisions he made while Chief Justice of the United States.
Marbury
v. Madison was the first case that was heard by the Supreme
Court of the United States after John Marshall became Chief
Justice of the United States. In the opinion he wrote for
that case, Marshall foreshadowed the views he would express
in later decisions. Among these cases are McCulloch
v. Maryland, Cohens v. Virginia, and
Gibbons v. Ogden.
To
read the synopsis of each of these cases, click on the links
below.
Marbury
v. Madison
McCulloch
v. Maryland
Cohens v. Virginia
Gibbons v. Ogden
Click
on the links to read the synopsis of each of these cases.
As you read, look for commonalties in each of the decisions.
When you are finished reading, respond to the following:
- What
were Marshall's beliefs regarding the power of the federal
government? In your answer, cite evidence from the cases.
- What
were Marshall's beliefs regarding the power of the judicial
branch? In your answer, cite evidence from the cases.
- What
is Marshall's legacy? In other words, what long-term impact
did his decisions have on future cases and on the United
States as a whole?
- Who
would have liked Marshall's decisions? Who would have
disliked them?
- Create
a poster in which you commemorate Chief Justice John Marshall
as a "National Hero" or a "Wanted"
Man. If you choose to do a National Hero poster, list
at least two reasons why he is a national hero. On the
poster, include the name of the organization that is "honoring"
him. If you choose to do a "Wanted" poster,
list at least two reasons why he is "wanted."
Include the name of the organization that is "looking"
for him.
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