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Of Monkeys and Men: The Scopes Trial
The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes was a test of the Butler Act, which made it illegal to teach evolution in the public schools. William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow took opposing sides at the trial. Their participation launched a media circus in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee. The Scopes Trial began an ongoing national debate on the intersection of science and religion in education and society.
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Of Monkeys and Men: The Scopes Trial Exhibit and Research Guide
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Of Monkeys and Men: The Scopes Trial Exhibit and Research Guide