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How the Scopes ‘monkey’ trial echoes today

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The Scopes Trial: A Clash of Culture and Law

This chapter explores the motivations behind the Scopes 'Monkey' Trial, examining how local figures in Dayton, Tennessee, orchestrated a plan to challenge laws banning the teaching of evolution. It highlights John Scopes' unintentional role in this celebrity trial and discusses the broader cultural implications, particularly the tension between scientific evidence and biblical teachings.

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