The Spanish American war<span> for the first time put the </span>U.S.<span> overtly into the imperial game and gave </span>us<span> our first overseas possessions. ... The possession of Puerto Rico and the Philippines certainly </span>did<span> not dramatically improve the </span>U.S. economy<span>. It may even in direct terms have come at some cost to or </span>economy<span>.</span>
<span>The rights of the minorities may be taken away in the process. Because
democracy always entails the voice of the many or majority.<span>Every citizen
living in the country has their own rights and responsibilities with respect to
their history, culture, traditions, beliefs and values. Every citizen has the
freedom of expression on what he believes is right or wrong in any aspect. The
right to worship any religion and belief and be respected on the choices he/she
to do because of his/her religion. The right to fair trial when faced with
criminal liabilities. The right to run to any governmental positions even
without background on politics or law. The right to live life and enjoy it.</span></span>
Both the Maya and Aztec followed polytheistic beliefs. They both served many Supreme Being like the goddesses or gods along their own rite and religion. Both the Maya and Aztec practiced agriculture on a large scale.
