127. Joan of Arc, a youngFrenchwoman who claimed to be divinely inspired, turned the tide of
Englishvictories in her country by liberating the city of Orléans and she persuadedCharles VII of
France toclaim his throne.
(A) she persuaded Charles VII of France to claim his throne
(B) persuaded Charles VII of France in claiming his throne
(C) persuading that the throne be claimed by Charles VIIof France
(D)persuaded Charles VII of Franceto claim his throne
(E) persuading that Charles VII of France should claim the throne