The Scopes Monkey Trial Flashcards
How did the economy in the 1920s impact children’s need to work?
The economy in the 1920s was so good that kids didn’t have to work.
What percentage of kids went to high school and graduated during the 1920s?
Most kids went to high school, and 25% graduated.
How much did college enrollment increase during the 1920s?
College enrollment increased by 75%.
How did the younger generation’s education impact their beliefs?
The younger generation had more education than their parents, leading to declining church attendance and a belief that science could solve all problems, influenced by events like the Spanish Flu.
What significant trial in the 1920s addressed the conflict between science and religion?
The Scopes Trial addressed the conflict between science and religion.
Who was John Scopes, and what did he do that led to his arrest?
John Scopes was a teacher who taught Darwin’s evolution theory, which was against the law in Dayton, Tennessee. He knew he would be arrested for it.
Who defended John Scopes, and who prosecuted him?
The ACLU hired Clarence Darrow, the best lawyer in the US, to defend Scopes. Christian groups hired William Jennings Bryan, a three-time presidential candidate and a Christian fundamentalist, to prosecute him.
How did Clarence Darrow approach the trial?
Clarence Darrow used the Bible to defeat religion by pointing out hard-to-believe stories that Christians believe in and argued that science at least tests its theories.
What was the outcome of the Scopes Trial, and what happened to William Jennings Bryan?
In the end, John Scopes was convicted, but the trial was seen as a victory for science over religion. William Jennings Bryan died two days after the trial and was not allowed to give a closing argument.
Did the Scopes Trial lead to changes in laws regarding the teaching of evolution?
Few laws changed regarding the teaching of evolution in class, but most Americans began to believe in both science and religion.
