In folk magic and mythology, crossroads may represent a location "between the worlds" and, as such, a site where supernatural spirits can be contacted and paranormal events can take place. Symbolically, it can mean a locality where two realms touch and therefore represents liminality, a place literally "neither here nor there", "betwixt and between".
the Mayans devolved a hierarchical government ruled by kings and priest, they lived in independent city states consisting of rural communities and large urban ceremonial centers, there were no standing armies, but warfare played an important role in religion, power and prestige.
Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson used American power around the world during their presidencies.
Roosevelt
-The Roosevelt Corollary to keep European nations out of Latin America
-Started revolt in Panama to be able to create the canal
Wilson
-Invaded Veracruz, an important Mexican port
-Did not recognize a Mexican government that was against American ideals.
The Northwest Ordinance, was enacted when the Northwest Territory was created to make it a legal territory. It also established the ability of the U.S government to expand westward.
