The decision by the Marshall court was highlighting <span>the "necessary and proper" clause of Article I, Section 8, of the United States Constitution.
After enumerating a number of the powers of Congress, including borrowing money, coining money, regulating commerce, etc, Section 8 of Article I closes with by saying Congress shall have power "t</span><span>o make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."
The statement of the Marshall court in regard to the chartering of a national bank held significance beyond that issue as well. The ruling said: "L</span><span>et the ends be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the Constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adopted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consist with the letter and spirit of the Constitution, are constitutional." The quoted section which you have above also displays this principle that asserts a "loose constructionist" view of the Constitution is embedded in the Constitution's own wording as "necessary and proper."</span>
<span>The Industrial Revolution made drastic changes on the lives of individuals. Two classes that benefited from it were the "middle" and “upper” classes. These two classes were composed of people that had wealth and success. Even though most could afford goods anyway, the prices lowered even more, so that those who could not afford them before could now enjoy the comfort and convenience of the new products being made.</span>