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Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
1.
MONKEY TRIAL
(John Scopes vs. Tennessee)
2.
Untitled Slide
John Scopes accused of teaching evolution.
Violation of Tennessee law that stated "teaching any theory that denies the story of devine creation is not allowed"
3.
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William Jennings Bryan assisted prosecution.
Clarence Darrow joined the ACLU** in defense.
** American Civil Liberties Union
4.
JULY 10TH, 1925
Judge destroyed defense stating scientist's testimony on evolution was invalid.
Darrow attempted to discredit Bryan's interpretation of the bible and Bryan was forced to make ignorant statements.
5.
JULY 21ST, 1925
Darrow asked to return a verdict of guilty (in hope case will be appealed)
Bryan was denied closing speech.
Jury declared Scopes guilty with the minimum fine of $100.
6.
CONT.
Bryan won case but was public ally humiliated.
Died five days later on July 26th, 1925.
7.
1927-1928
United States overturned Monkey Trial verdict, but left constitutional issues unresolved.
U.S. Supreme Court overturned a similar Arkansas law because it violated First Amendment
8.
The Scopes Monkey Trial affected the way school taught education about science and religion. It also helped separate church and school.
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