Monkey Trial Flashcards
When did the Monkey Trial happen?
in 1925
Where did it happen?
In Tennesse
What was the Butler Act?
A law that forbade the teaching of evolution
Who was John. T. Scopes?
A substitute Bio teacher who agreed to be put on trial
Who was John Scopes represented by?
Clarence Darrow
Who was the prosecution by/
William Jennings Bryan
What happened at the end of the trial?
Scopes was found guilty adn fined 100$
What people question after the trial?
People questioned whether Fundamentalism was the way to teach
How many newspapers covered the event?
200 newspapers
What was it publicized?
It was broadcasted on the radio and through newspapers
Why was the trial importnat?
Represented a dramatic clash between traditional adn modern values
It tested religion and brought attention to teh fact that schools should have more science - sparked debate between science and religion
It gained a lot of popularity
How did the trial gain a lot of popularity?
Broadcasted on the radio
newspapers
H.C. Mencken wrote articles
people were aware of another option
