The Scopes Monkey Trial: Clash of Cultures and Evolution Debate
Following World War I, the Scopes Monkey Trial in Tennessee marked a pivotal clash between urban and rural cultures over the teaching of evolution. The trial, prosecuted by William Jennings Bryan and defended by Clarence Darrow, resulted in teacher John Scopes being found guilty of violating the anti-evolution Butler Law. The verdict was seen as a victory for conservative fundamentalists and morality, with implications for education and societal views on evolution.
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Background Information Following WW1 many rural communities saw a surge in fundamentalism This was an example of the urban/rural clash of cultures Fundamentalists launched a campaign throughout the country to ban the teaching of Darwin s theory of evolution Tennessee s anti-evolution law was called the Butler Law (1925)
Background Information A high school teacher, John Scopes, taught his students about Darwin s theory of evolution The state of Tennessee brought a suit against John Scopes for violation of the Butler Law VS
Trial of the Century William Jennings Bryan attorney for the prosecution Clarence Darrow attorney for the defense VS
Dayton, TN Courthouse Courthouse Dayton, TN
Outcome Scopes was found guilty and fined $100 The verdict upheld the Butler Law and was a victory for the conservative fundamentalists The verdict was seen as a victory for morality and a reaction against the immoral urban lifestyle Darrow appealed to the TN Supreme Court verdict was overturned, but the Butler Law existed until 1967
1. Why is the hand labeled Tennessee ? 2. In the opinion of the cartoonist, what is the verdict in Tennessee going to do to education?
