Scopes Monkey Trial
Political
In Dayton Tennessee, a high school biology teacher, John T. Scopes, was indicted for teaching evolution. Scopes was found guilty and fined $100. But the supreme court of Tennessee, while upholding the law, set aside the fine on a technicality.
Social
The Scopes Monkey Trial showed the clash between theology and biology in the 1920s. The trial was a hollow victory for the Fundamentalists. The absurdities of the trial cast ridicule on their cause.
Economic
As a result of the Scopes Monkey Trial, John T. Scopes was fined $100. However, this fine was set aside on a technicality.
In Dayton Tennessee, a high school biology teacher, John T. Scopes, was indicted for teaching evolution. Scopes was found guilty and fined $100. But the supreme court of Tennessee, while upholding the law, set aside the fine on a technicality.
Social
The Scopes Monkey Trial showed the clash between theology and biology in the 1920s. The trial was a hollow victory for the Fundamentalists. The absurdities of the trial cast ridicule on their cause.
Economic
As a result of the Scopes Monkey Trial, John T. Scopes was fined $100. However, this fine was set aside on a technicality.