McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) and the Second Bank of the United States (2016-6-11)
Today, McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) is cited for its interpretation of Congress’ powers under the Constitution. But the case actually involved the Second Bank of the United States, a contentious period in our history. The first Bank of the United States was established in 1791 by Congress. It had a 20-year charter. Hamilton was a […]