He abhorred the doctrine of State Sovereignty which Jefferson now was making the rallying-point of the Republican Party; he believed, quite as fervently as had Washington himself, that the principle of Nationality alone could save the Republic.
Beveridge discusses Marshall's strong belief in nationalism over state sovereignty, reflecting his commitment to the Republic.
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