Numerous states and proto-states, especially in the central highlands of mexico and the maya lowlands first developed during the period in mesoamerican prehistory.

The answer is Formative Period. During this period, the proto-states in the central high lands were able to create villages. The Mesoamericans around this time were able to develop large scale buildings and pottery. They were able to create their own alphabet. The Olmecan culture flourished during this period