Why is it important that the national/federal law is supreme over state laws?

Between 1518 and 1548, spanish conquistadores conquered most of the new world, motivated by the a) desire for scientific knowledge. b)  to urge to claim more territory for spain. c) belief that an all-water western route to the orient existed. d) desire to advance national glory, serve god, and seek personal wealth.

Give an example to prove that your society is developed more than it was before 10 years ?

Why does c. wright mills identify critical thinking as one of the most important criteria for the development of intellectual craftsmanship? why is constantly being aware of the biased nature of your reactions and interactions (what c. wright mills calls self-reflexive) key to the development of that critical thinking? finally, why is keeping a file important, how can it lean to intellectual curiosity which can foster critical thinking and to develop a keen analytical mind?