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The mastermind behind the defense in the Scopes Trial was Clarence Darrow, a prominent attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). He was known for his eloquent arguments and commitment to civil liberties, representing John T. Scopes, who was charged with violating Tennessee's Butler Act by teaching evolution in schools. Darrow's strategic approach aimed to challenge the anti-evolution law and promote academic freedom. His involvement significantly elevated the trial's national profile, making it a landmark case in the debate over science and religion in education.
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Why did Clarence Darrow became famous in 1925?
He was a defense attorney in the Scopes trial
Who was the defense attorney of the scopes monkey trial?
Clarence Darrow
Who was on trial in the scopes monkey trial?
John T. Raulston was the judge in the Scopes trial.
Who were the major people involved in the scopes trial?
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan was prosecuting attorney, Clarence Darrow was the defense attorney.
The lawyer who won the scopes trial against evoloution?
The Lawyer who won the trial was Attorney William Jennings Bryan. However it might be important to point out that the verdict was later overturned by the appellate court of Tennessee.Correction: Attorney Clarance Darrow was the lawyer who won the trial. Attorney William Jennings Bryan was council for the defense. The case was still overturned on appeal.Note: the Scopes trial was not "against evolution", it was against teaching evolution in any state funded school or university. See the link below for the complete story of the Scopes trial.
In a criminal trial who has the burden of proving criminal defenses?
The Prosecution (the State) presents the case against the defendant. The Defense Attorney has to provide the defenses.
Who are the two lawyers in inherit the wind?
In the play, Inherit the Wind: the defense attorney (for Cates) is Drummond. the prosecuting attorney (against Cates) is Brady. In the real-life Scopes Trial: the defense attorney (for Scopes) is Darrow. the prosecuting attorney (against scopes) is Bryan.
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.
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.
What or who was on the trial in the monkey trial?
John Scopes for teaching Evolution
