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Creation of the Supreme Court
Under Article III of the Constitution of the United States, the Supreme Court and all other Judicial systems were created. -
John Jay
John Jay was nominated into the office of Chief Justice on October 19, 1789 by George Washington. -
John Marshall
John Marshall became the 4th Chief Justice on January 31, 1801 and was nominated by John Adams. -
Marbury vs Madison
A historic case in U.S. History. It created Judicial Review and the ability to deem things "Unconstitutional". -
Fletcher v. Peck
Another historic case in Jul 1, 1810. It was the first time that the Sumpreme Court ruled that a state's repeal of the law was unconstitutional. -
Dartmouth College v. Woodward
This case in 1815 created the terms of public and private schools. -
McCollough v. Maryland
This case on Jul 1, 1819 defended Congress' right and powers and ruled against Maryland's taxation on a National Bank. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
This case is another history maker and established Congress' power to regulate interstate commerce. -
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia
This was the "first time" that the Cherokees had fought back against the colonists. By taking the dispute to court, the Cherokees proved that they were somewhat civilized and able to govern their own lands. -
Worcester v. Georgia
A case that further striped Indians of rights and gave any non-Indian, with or without a licence from the state, the right to go onto/into Indian lands. -
Commonwealth v. Hunt
This was another landmark case and established that Unions were legal orginazations and had the right to go on strike. -
Dred Scott v. Sanford
This case was yet another battle towards the Civil War. Even though Scott was suing for his rights, he was considered property, therefore he was not a citizen and not free.
