Examining the Significance of the Monkey Trial in American Legal History
Words: 392 1331The landmark Monkey Trial, formally titled The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, etched an indelible mark on American history during its tumultuous proceedings in 1925 Dayton, Tennessee. This pivotal clash between science and religion seized the nation's attention, epitomizing the dynamic societal tensions of the early 20th century. At its heart, the trial pivoted around Tennessee's Butler Act, which outlawed the teaching of human evolution in publicly funded schools. John Scopes, a daring high school educator, deliberately flouted […]