Which historical event was closely linked to Corday's execution year?
The Storming of the Bastille
The Reign of Terror
The Tennis Court Oath
The Battle of Valmy
Answer
The Reign of Terror was indeed closely tied to Corday's execution year, 1793. This period in the French Revolution was characterized by intense violence and political instability. The Jacobin-dominated Committee of Public Safety implemented mass arrests and summary executions, targeting perceived enemies of the revolution, including Corday after her assassination of Marat.
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