How do you think America might be different if Gibbons vs. Ogden had not occurred?

Question

If Gibbons v. Ogden had not occurred then each state would have had the power to regulate who could operate on the waters for trade or exchange.

Answer 1

I think this issue would have been resolved the same way -- sooner or later.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibbons_v._Ogden