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.