Burgess's alleged motivation for his actions was to..?
Make money
Gain fame
Improve Soviet-West relations
Spite Britain
Answer
Burgess's alleged motivation for passing secrets to the Soviets was to improve relations between the Soviet Union and the West. He believed that closer ties between the two superpowers would reduce the risk of nuclear war and promote world peace. Burgess also sympathized with the Soviet system and saw it as a more just and equitable alternative to Western capitalism.
Unveiling the Secrets: The Enigmatic Life of Guy Burgess
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