In order to balance the power of the majority rule in the American democracy, it has to follow the rights of the minorities. In this way, conflicts between the majority and the other minorities will never happen so then it can sustain peace in society.
The election for America just happened, that will impact the United States, in many ways.
The main reason why Spain decided to support Columbus' voyages of exploration was because he promised that he would bring gold and spices back from the New World. Another reason was that the Spanish Crown was interested in spreading Christianity.
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