The sequence of events led to the court hearing in the case Marbury v. Madison is because Marbury petitioned the Supreme Courtto force the new Secretary of State, James Madison, to deliver the documents. ... The Marbury v.Madison decision expanded the power of the Supreme Court in general, by announcing that the 1789 law which gave the Court jurisdiction in this case was unconstitutional.
Mercantilism is basically when a country sends an explorer to claim land and then the country uses the claimed land to make money in order to send home. I hope this makes sense please comment me if you need further clarification
