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mar 6, 1819 - McCulloch vs Maryland

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Congress establishes a national bank and Maryland tries to tax it
Branch president (McCulloch) sues to stop tax
Marshall and Supreme Court rule bank is protected under the Elastic Clause (necessary and proper)
Establishes that federal laws are superior and are applied at the state level

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Date:

mar 6, 1819
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~ 207 years ago