John Marshall’s Vision of a Commercial Republic | Courtmaker

Learn about how John Marshall interpreted the Constitution to build a commercial republic, using his rulings to protect trade and contracts while limiting government interference in economic affairs.

Students will analyze key Supreme Court decisions by John Marshall’s court that impacted the national economy, and evaluate Marshall’s view of the Constitution as a tool for protecting commerce and contracts. They will then collaborate to research landmark cases and participate in a structured debate about the balance between economic freedom and government regulation.