Historian A: Dr. Maria Lopez – Economic Perspective

'Dr. Lopez argues that economic decline was the primary cause of the Maya collapse. She suggests that overpopulation led to resource depletion, especially of essential water and food supplies. This economic stress weakened the society, making it vulnerable to environmental and social upheavals. Her view emphasizes the importance of resource management failure, which caused societal breakdown and ultimately led to the abandonment of cities.'

Historian B: Professor James Carter – Social Perspective

'Professor Carter believes that social factors, such as internal conflict, warfare, and political instability, were the main reasons for the Maya collapse. He points to evidence of increasing warfare and societal unrest in the late Classic period. His interpretation stresses that social discord and breakdown of political structures caused the societal collapse, rather than environmental or economic issues alone.'