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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.

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

Explanation: The Supreme Court held that the federal license (under Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce) superseded New York's state-granted monopoly, so Gibbons could operate despite the state law.