The action by the state of Maryland which led to McCulloch v. Maryland was that it attempted to stop a branch of the Second Bank of the United States from bringing in notes that were not made in Maryland, as they were taxed if they were from out of state. This case led to the necessary and proper clause being used and is one of the most famous Supreme Court cases in the history of the United States.
Is this a question or a statement?
Answer: <em>Petroleum.</em>
Explanation: John D. Rockefeller built his first refinery in 1870. He had a monopoly of oil in the oil industry of the U.S.
He became rich buying the companies of his rivals and creating companies to sell his products in the world. In 1882 he had the control of 90% of the refineries of the country. He was considered a Captain of Industry, for making so much money and for become a philanthropist, that donated a lot of money.
Example of sovereignty: the power of a king to rule his people.
Non sovereignty: vectoring a bill, power given to the president.