Answer:
He believed in the importance of state sovereignty.
Explanation:
As per the question, the author's key purpose of including this paragraph include 'to inform the reader about the location' and 'to entertain the readers by showing how dramatic the situation is.
<span>There are many differences between the two ancient societies of the Aztecs and the Mayas. However, the princiapl difference between the two was their division of power. The Aztec Empire was a centralized state ruled by one absolute ruler. The Mayas on the other hand divided their empire into regions, known as city-states, and each were ruled by their own leader thus resulting in a decentralized empire.</span>
