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1925 Scopes Monkey Trial Part 1

Lectures in History

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The Beginning of the Anti-Evolution Legislation in Tennessee

Exploring the impact of Darwin's theories on a local community, this chapter delves into the events leading to the enactment of the Butler Act in Tennessee. It sheds light on the clash between scientific knowledge and religious ideologies that culminated in a controversial ban on teaching evolution in schools receiving state funding.

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