The correct answer is: "He developed mathematical principles"
René Descartes (1596 – 1650) was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who lived more than 20 years in the Dutch Republic and was one of the main figures of the Dutch Golden Age.
His great influence in mathematics has been his major contribution to the Scientific Revolution, although his work in philosophy is outstanding too. He developed the the Cartesian system of coordinates. He is considered the father of analytical geometry, which connects both algebra and geometry and which has been used in the development of infinitesimal analysis and calculus .
If the independent agency exercises any type of executive powers such as imposition or enforcement (and most of them do), Congress can not participate in the process of habitual dismissal of the commissioners. Constitutionally, Congress can only participate directly in impeachment proceedings. The Congress may, however, pass statutes that limit the circumstances under which the President may dismiss the commissioners of the independent agencies. Members of Congress can not serve as commissioners on independent agencies that hold executive powers, nor can Congress appoint commissioners, the Constitution Appointment Clause confers that power on the President. The Senate can participate, however, in appointments through "advice and consent", which occurs through confirmation hearings and votes on candidates of the President.
Answer: They were hoping to find a waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to make it easier for trading ships to sail from Europe to Asia.
