Cases
Foundation
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
100

This case resulted in peace between the states and helped promote competition and created economic growth within the US 

what is Gibbons V Ogden 

100

In the presence of each other and God, this charter was created to form a civil body. 

What is the Mayflower compact 

100

This person believed in unity mutual support selflessness and a strong community bond 

who is john winthrop
100

Which text emphasized the idea that people are naturally equal and meant to govern themselves. 

what is Anonymous "the people are the best governors"

100

This case decided that proximate cause and carelessness led to this company being liable for damages. 

 what is Fent vs New York railroad 

200

This case stated that states cannot tax the federal government. 

What is McCulloch V Maryland 

200

This group of people engaged in paying taxes, trade, and business activity however received no government benefits. 

who are  the widows of New york and taxes 

200

This code mandated that individuals could not be punished or penalized without due process 

What is Laws and LIberties of Massachuests 

200

In this plan, Maddison wanted three branches of government and called for a senate and a house. 

what is The Virginia plan

200

This case deals with water rights and building dams.

What is Cary V Daniels 

300

In this case, the court deemed that a slave was rendered useless and so the defendant should get a refund 

What is Icar Vs Suarez 

300

In this case, three runaway servants were brought back with two receiving 

What is John Punch

300

This charter establishes the government and ensures justice and fairness for all residents in that state 

What is the new york charter of liberties 

300

This paper discusses the importance of judicial review and sets up a system of Checks and balances 

what is fed 78

300

This act allows for the review of US treaties statutes or questions of authority

What is the Judiciary act 

400
In this case, the court suggests that insurance protects against hazards of this nature and not in a court of law.

what is Ryan V NY Central railroad company

400
In this act, if African Slaves were lost or died during their time away the English servants who were with them would share the responsibilities. 

What is the Run-aways Act cii

400

This author explains that once a husband and wife are married they are considered one in the eyes of the law  

Who is William Blackstone 

400

This federal document is considered important to the framers and the public and cannot be taken away  

What is the bill of rights 

400

In this case, a judge decided that the caveat emptor or buyer beware must be applied because the buyer trusted the good faith of the seller in buying a horse

What is Mcfarland V Newman watts

500

This case helped establish tort law 

What is brown vs kendall

500

This document stated that both the king and barons have sworn to uphold the principles listed in good faith  

Whatis the magna carta

500

In this document Penn discusses the idea that a just and free government is not just one where the laws govern but one where the people are involved in making those laws creating a balance of power 

what is William Penn First frame of government

500

This enlightenment thinker questioned the value of a monarchy and argued that a honesty man is more valuable to society then a king 

Who is Paine

500

This case dealt with the question of operating vessels in NY waters 

what is Livingston vs Van ingen