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Bryan's Battle Against Evolution
This chapter explores William Jennings Bryan's efforts to ban the teaching of evolution in American schools, motivated by his populist agenda during the economic crisis of 1893. It contrasts his progressive legislative advocacy with his reactionary views, particularly regarding moral concerns that emerged from societal changes post-World War I.
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