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John T. Scopes, a Biology teacher, was tried for teaching Darwinism in a Tennessee public school--which was at the time, illegal.
Scopes trial was a 1925 case that debated by William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow. Scopes was tried to challenged the Tennessee law by teaching the Evolution. Darrow believed in free speech, and Bryan believed in fundamentalism. This trial took place in Tennessee.
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Religious fundamentalist who defended Christianity during the Scopes Monkey Trial?
The question is stated incorrectly. William Jenning Bryan actually PROSECUTED Scopes on behalf of the State of Tennessee which at the time, had a law against the teaching of evolution. Scopes teaching of evolution was DEFENDED by Clarence Darrow. See below link:
Who defended john peter zenger in the zenger trial?
Andrew Hamilton defended him against his trial.
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
Where was John T Scopes called to discuss his involvement in the Scopes trial?
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Who wins the scopes trial?
Legally, William Jennings Bryan won the Scopes trial. But the long-term effect of the Scopes trial was the end of the fundamentalist movement and the rise of modernism and urban values such as evolution and science over religion.
Who defended the bible and won scopes trial?
Thomas nast
Who was the Chicago lawyer who defended Leopold and Loeb?
It was Clarence Darrow who is better known for the Scopes Monkey trial in 1925.
Which lawyer defended teacher for teaching evolution movie was Inherit the wind?
Henry Drummond (Clarence Darrow in the real trial) defended the teacher, Bertram Cates, (John Scopes in the real trial) for teaching evolution.
Religious fundamentalist who defended Christianity during the Scopes Monkey Trial?
The question is stated incorrectly. William Jenning Bryan actually PROSECUTED Scopes on behalf of the State of Tennessee which at the time, had a law against the teaching of evolution. Scopes teaching of evolution was DEFENDED by Clarence Darrow. See below link:
Who was on trial in the scopes monkey trial?
John T. Raulston was the judge in the Scopes trial.
How did the law change after the Scopes trial?
After the Scopes trial in 1925, state legislatures enacted more laws mandating the teaching of evolution in schools. However, anti-evolution laws persisted in some states until they were struck down by the Supreme Court in the 1960s. The trial helped shape public opinion and the legal landscape regarding the teaching of evolution in schools.
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.
Why was the scopes trial known as the monkey trial?
Because John Scopes was teaching about the evolution of humans from apes (monkeys)
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 defended john peter zenger in the zenger trial?
Andrew Hamilton defended him against his trial.
What or who was on trial in Monkey Trial?
John Scopes for teaching Evolution
What or who was on the trial in the monkey trial?
John Scopes for teaching Evolution
