This activity explores the Supreme Court case International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945), which tested whether a state could require a company to follow its laws—even if the company wasn’t physically located there. The Court ruled in favor of Washington, saying a business must follow a state’s rules if it has enough connection to that state. This case created the “minimum contacts” rule, which still affects how businesses are taxed and where they can be sued today, especially in the digital age.
Included in this resource:
Supreme Court Case Spotlight analysis with scaffolding questions
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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