The land of Mesoamerica changes through time and conflict. Carneiro’s theory defines a state as “an autonomous political unit, encompassing many communities within its territory and having a centralized government with the power to collect taxes, draft men for work or war, and decree and enforce laws.” Carneiro’s model of Mesoamerica shows the growth of two states, Uruk and Susa. In Caneiro’s theory, the two states follow his philosophy by the book. A slow rise in population also increases the growth of contr ....