What motivated Benedict Arnold to commit treason?

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In Feb., 1777, Congress, despite General Washington's protests, promoted five brigadier generals of junior rank to major generalships over Arnold's head. This and subsequent slights by Congress embittered Arnold and may in part have motivated his later treason.Although he soon won promotion by his spectacular defense (1777) against William Tryon in Connecticut, his seniority was not restored.