Why was the Court's decision in Gibbonsv. Ogdensignificant?

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Why was the Court's decision in Gibbonsv. Ogdensignificant?

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Davon Mahoney · Answer 1

The main reason why the Supreme Court’s decision in Gibbons v. Ogden was significant because it reaffirmed the power of the United States federal government to regulate commerce, which included Navigation. This expanded federal power over the states.