1. In 1787, Congress awarded John Paul Jones the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his“valor and brilliant services” during the Revolutionary War. Which accomplishment was Congress recognizing? *
a.Leading the evacuation of Washington, D.C., during the British invasion
b.Preparing the strategy for the American victory at Yorktown.
c.Persuading France to provide military assistance to the Continental army.
d.Commanding a victory at sea against the British navy.