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He was teaching evolution in the south-just think about why American Southerners might be upset about teaching evolution. It was against their political and religious beliefs.

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In 20 words or fewer, if you had been alive during the Scopes trial, which side do you think you would have taken Why?

The Scopes trial was controversial because Americans had so many differing opinions. The debate continues today. ~APEX


Why was the scopes trial known as the monkey trial?

Because John Scopes was teaching about the evolution of humans from apes (monkeys)


Who was on trial in the scopes monkey trial?

John T. Raulston was the judge in the Scopes trial.


When did the Scopes Monkey Trial begin?

The Scopes Monkey Trial ended on July 21, 1925. Scopes was found guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $100. However, because of a technicality, the verdict was overturned. The official name of the trial was The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes.


Why was the scopes trial such an important in closely follow court case?

The Scopes trial was important because it brought national attention the creation versus evolution debate. The anti-evolution movement remained strong in some parts of the United States after the trial.


Where did the Scopes Trial happen?

The Scopes Trial, formally known as "The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes" took place in Dayton, Tennessee.


What is the nickname of the trial in Inherit the Wind?

The "Scopes Monkey Trial" is the nickname for the real-life trial.


What does Scopes trial mean?

The Scopes trial refers to the "Scopes-Monkey" trial in which a high school Science teacher in Tennessee violated the Butler Act that made it unlawful to teach evolution in schools. He was found guilty.


Who Wrote speeches entitled The Menace of Darwinism and The Bible and its enemies?

Anti-evolution leader and prosecutor of John Scopes during the controversial Scopes' Trial William Jennings Bryan wrote and spoke the speeches "The Menace of Darwinism" and "The Bible and its Enemies" in the 1920s.


What or who was on the trial in the monkey trial?

John Scopes for teaching Evolution


What or who was on trial in Monkey Trial?

John Scopes for teaching Evolution


What divisions in American society were reflected in the scopes trial?

The people who believed in Darwinism and thought it was important for people to know, but it was illegal to teach thus creating the case Scopes trial