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Flashcards on Scopes Trial
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What was the Scopes Trial?
A highly publicized trial in 1925 in which a substitute teacher, John Scopes, was accused of teaching evolution in a public school in Tennessee.
Who was the defendant in the Scopes Trial?
John Scopes
Which state did the Scopes Trial take place in?
Tennessee
What law did John Scopes violate?
The Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of evolution in public schools.
Who represented the prosecution in the Scopes Trial?
William Jennings Bryan
Who represented the defense in the Scopes Trial?
Clarence Darrow
Was John Scopes found guilty or not guilty?
Guilty
What was the punishment for John Scopes?
He was fined $100.
What was the impact of the Scopes Trial?
It sparked a national debate on the teaching of evolution and religion in public schools.
What was the nickname given to the Scopes Trial?
The Monkey Trial
Who was the judge in the Scopes Trial?
John T. Raulston
What were the main arguments presented by the prosecution?
The prosecution argued that the teaching of evolution went against biblical principles and the law.
What were the main arguments presented by the defense?
The defense argued for academic freedom and the right to teach scientific theories.
How did the Scopes Trial end?
The trial concluded with John Scopes' guilty verdict, but the decision was later overturned on a technicality.
What was the significance of the Scopes Trial?
The Scopes Trial highlighted the clash between science and religion in American society during the 1920s.
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Who was the defendant in the Scopes Trial?
William Jennings Bryan
John Scopes
Clarence Darrow
John T. Raulston
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What state did the Scopes Trial take place in?
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Ohio
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Who represented the defense in the Scopes Trial?
William Jennings Bryan
Clarence Darrow
John Scopes
John T. Raulston
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What was the punishment for John Scopes?
$100 fine
Imprisonment
Community service
Probation
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What nickname was given to the Scopes Trial?
The Monkey Trial
The Evolution Trial
The Religion Debate
The Science vs. Faith Battle
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Who was the judge in the Scopes Trial?
John T. Raulston
William Jennings Bryan
Clarence Darrow
John Scopes
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What were the main arguments presented by the defense?
Evolution is against biblical principles
Academic freedom and the right to teach scientific theories
The teaching of evolution is unlawful
The defendant was innocent
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What was the outcome of the Scopes Trial?
John Scopes was found not guilty
John Scopes was found guilty, but the decision was later overturned
John Scopes was acquitted of all charges
John Scopes was sentenced to prison
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What was the significance of the Scopes Trial?
It highlighted the clash between science and religion in American society
It promoted the teaching of evolution in public schools
It led to the banning of evolution as a topic in schools
It had no significant impact on American society
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What law did John Scopes violate?
First Amendment
Butler Act
Teaching Standards Act
Evolution Prohibition Act
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