Scopes Monkey Trial: Clash of Cultures in Tennessee
The Scopes Monkey Trial, a landmark event following WW1, saw a clash between urban and rural cultures in Tennessee. It revolved around the teaching of evolution, leading to the trial of John Scopes for violating the Butler Law. With famous attorneys like William Jennings Bryan for the prosecution and Clarence Darrow for the defense, the trial gained national attention. Ultimately, despite Scopes being found guilty, the verdict was later overturned, challenging the beliefs of conservative fundamentalists.
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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?
