Scopes Trial

What balance did the trial address between religious beliefs and what other aspect?

• Scientific theories

• Political ideologies

• Economic policies

• Cultural practices

In which year did the Scopes Trial take place?

• 1935

• 1920

• 1925

• 1930

Which state was the Scopes Trial held in?

• Tennessee

• Mississippi

• Georgia

• Alabama

Who was the defense attorney for John Scopes during the trial?

• William Jennings Bryan

• Aimee Semple McPherson

• Billy Sunday

• Clarence Darrow

What was the main issue at the heart of the Scopes Trial?

• The separation of church and state

• The right to free speech

• The funding of public schools

• The legality of teaching evolution in schools

Which organization backed John Scopes' defense?

• The National Science Foundation

• The American Civil Liberties Union

• The National Education Association

• The American Bar Association

What was the outcome of the Scopes Trial?

• The trial was declared a mistrial

• The law was overturned

• Scopes was found guilty and fined

• Scopes was acquitted

What was the Scopes Trial also known as?

• The Monkey Trial

• The Evolution Trial

• The Science Trial

• The Darwin Trial

Who was the prosecutor in the Scopes Trial?

• Clarence Darrow

• William Jennings Bryan

• H.L. Mencken

• John T. Raulston

What was the primary law challenged in the Scopes Trial?

• The Butler Act

• The Smith Act

• The Espionage Act

• The Sedition Act