What was a result of gibbons v. Ogden? A state license allowed aaron ogden to overtake thomas gibbons' steamboat due to new york state law. A federal license allowed thomas gibbons to operate his steamboats in multiple states. Thomas gibbons won a federal license to operate his steamboats anywhere in the united states. Aaron ogden maintained a state level monopoly on steamboat operation in new york.

Answer: B. A federal license allowed Thomas Gibbons to operate his steamboats in multiple states.

Explanation:

The Gibbons vs Ogden case was decided on March 2, 1824, by the U. S Supreme Court following an appeal from a lower court. Aaron Ogden was granted sole operation on some New York water routes. Thomas Gibbons was his business partner who provoked Ogden when he sailed his steamboat between Elizabeth - Town, New Jersey and New York City which were granted Ogden by the state.

The U. S Supreme Court decided in favor of Gibbons that indeed Congress had the powers to regulate commerce among several states.

B. A federal license allowed Thomas Gibbons to operate his steamboats in multiple states.

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