Question

What evidence BEST supports the idea that Arnold was motivated by spite?



A
He helped John Andre become the spy master of the British forces.

B
He was angered that he was forced to be put in control of Philadelphia.

C
He believed he had been wrongfully passed up for several promotions.

D
He was upset by the information Shippen sent him in coded messages.

Answer 1

The evidence that BEST supports the idea that Arnold was motivated by spite is:

C. He believed he had been wrongfully passed up for several promotions.

This option suggests that Arnold's motivation stemmed from feelings of resentment and spite related to perceived injustices in his career, which aligns with the definition of being motivated by spite.