The Text's Authors Crown John Marshall as "The Foremost of the Molding

question 58

Essay

The text's authors crown John Marshall as "the foremost of the Molding Fathers," whereas a contemporary newspaper editorial condemned him as "a man whose political doctrines led him always ... to strengthen government at the expense of the people." Which point of view do you think has the most substance? Why?

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