Rethinking the Scopes Trial

This chapter examines the Scopes Monkey Trial, revealing complexities in the narratives surrounding Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan. It argues that the trial, often viewed as a battle for free speech, was a strategic legal maneuver orchestrated by the ACLU rather than a simple case of persecution. The chapter also highlights the role of the textbook 'Civic Biology' in the trial, shedding light on the controversial content that sparked the legal challenge in the first place.