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.