The Scopes Trial

What was one result of the Butler Act?

• Biology classes were canceled in Tennessee schools

• Teachers were forbidden to deny the Biblical creation story

• Teachers were forbidden from teaching certain topics in chemistry and physics

• Many biology teachers were arrested and put on trial

In the 1920s, there was contention between supporters of modernity and traditionalism. What is "contention?"

• A type of lawsuit

• Physical violence

• A type of election

• Intense disagreement

How does the theory of evolution differ from the Biblical story of creation? Choose the best answer.

• Evolution does not explain how plants, fish, and birds came to be; creation does

• The Biblical account does not include a timeline; evolutionary history does

• The Bible attributes life on earth to supernatural causes; evolution attributes it to natural processes

• Creation says humans evolved from apes; evolution says humans have always existed in their current form

What word best describes the atmosphere surrounding the Scopes trial?

• Tumultuous

• Adventerous

• Tranquil

• Boring

Why was the Scopes trial nicknamed the "monkey trial?"

• Scopes's opponents wanted to insult him by calling him a monkey

• The controversy dealt with human evolution from apelike ancestors

• It was re-enacted in a popular movie by a troupe of trained monkeys

• Scopes had referred to his students as "a bunch of monkeys"

Clarence Darrow was a famous defense attorney. What does a defense attorney do?

• Defends the law from criminals who have broken it

• Defends people who have been arrested from police brutality

• Defends scientists against their critics

• Helps people accused of crimes defend themselves in court

What can you conclude about William Jennings Bryan from his participation in the Scopes trial? Choose the best answer

• Preserving traditional values was an important cause for him

• He was interested in publicity more than anything else

• He didn't know anything about science

• He bore strong grudges against both Clarence Darrow and John Scopes

How does teaching the Biblical creation story in science class violate the separation of church and state?

• It teaches students to question the beliefs of prominent scientists

• It doesn't give enough weight to other religious beliefs

• It forces teachers and students to believe in God

• It uses public school facilities to advance a particular religious belief

What was the immediate result of the Scopes trial?

• The Butler Act was repealed in Tennessee

• Scopes was found innocent and set free

• Scopes was found guilty

• The Supreme Court banned the teaching of creationism in all American public schools

If the Scopes trial were held today, what would be the most likely result?

• Scopes would have to pay a hefty fine

• The Butler Act would be found unconstitutional

• Scopes would be imprisoned

• All Tennessee schools would require the teaching of the Bible