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, DC, 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.

2. June
• The Continental Congress appoints a committee to prepare a document.
• The committee selects Thomas Jefferson to compose a draft.
• The draft is reviewed and revised by the committee.
July
• Congress debates and revises the document.
• Congress officially approves the document.
This sequence of events resulted in the adoption of the —
A. Articles of Confederation
B. Bill of Rights
C. Treaty of Paris
D. Declaration of Independence