USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

JAMES MONROES PRESIDENCY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was STILL Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in the 1820s?
A
James Marbury
B
John Marshall
C
James Madison
D
John Jay
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Marshall Court refers to the Supreme Court of the United States from 1801 to 1835, when John Marshall served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall served as Chief Justice until his death, at which point Roger Taney took office.

Detailed explanation-2: -John Marshall (1755–1835), the fourth chief justice of the United States, served on the Supreme Court for 34 years. He is the longest serving chief justice in Court history. He remains one of the most honored members in Court history.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each correct answer advances to the next question and brings you one step closer to revealing a mystery image below. Chief Justice John Marshall holds the record for longest serving Chief Justice, from 1801–1835. How many years did he serve as Chief Justice?

Detailed explanation-4: -Marshall was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1799, and in 1800 was appointed Secretary of State by President John Adams. The following year on January 20, 1801, President Adams nominated Marshall Chief Justice of the United States, and the Senate confirmed the appointment on January 27, 1801.

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