Benedict Arnold Offered Which Justification for His Treason

question 45

Multiple Choice

Benedict Arnold offered which justification for his treason?

• A) He believed George Washington treated his soldiers poorly.
• B) America's new alliance with France, a Catholic state, was too much for him to bear.
• C) He was a distant cousin of King George III through marriage.
• D) He believed that until the United States abolished slavery, its cause to liberty was hypocritical.
• E) He considered the cause of independence already lost.

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Definitions:

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A method or action taken to stop or reduce an undesired behavior or activity, often through the use of negative consequences or removal of positive reinforcement.

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Suppression

The act of stopping or inhibiting something from occurring, often referring to behaviors, thoughts, or emotional expressions.