One early and one subsequent motive that drove
Columbus to oppress indigenous peoples, according to Zinn it was out of fear of the other. <span>Columbus
initially feared those who were there, believing that they stood in the way of
his conquest and eventual glory. The other thing is that subsequent coveting of
wealth helped Columbus to oppress indigenous peoples.</span>
The purpose was to understand the formation of the Pluto system, the Kuiper belt, and the transformation of the early solar system!
- David’s perception of the robbery would be affected by his contextual situation. If he was the bank teller and received extensive training on robberies, for instance, he might have spotted that the gun was a fake and thus felt safer hitting a button to alert the police.
- Emotion: David’s emotional state prior to and during the robbery would affect his perception.
- Motivation: If David was especially motivated to survive the situation, because he has a happy marriage and three children, he might perceive the situation in unique ways.
