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Keeping the importance of national integrity in mind, John Marshall bestowed more powers onto the National Government and stood by the authenticity of the supremacy clause in the constitution. This helped in the strengthening of American Federalism.
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- The interpretation of the supremacy clause given by John Marshall in favor of the National Government was a leap taken forward in strengthening the unity of the nation.
- Through this interpretation, John Marshall clarified that in issues concerning the interests of states related to some or the other topic of national importance to any degree of intensity, the National Government would have the final say.
The writs of assistance were a legal document permitting British officials to search ships without a reason.