(1.

3b) SW describe
the historical
development of the
1920s science /
fundamentalism
debate and analyze
its impact on society.
DOL: (100% acc. SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Impact of
the Scopes Trial on
society.
T-EQ: What impact can
ideological differences
have on a society as a
whole?
O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change soc., pol., and
economically?

Title: The Scopes Trial

Date: October 15, 2016

Write down the

Topical Essential Question.

(1.3b) SW describe
the historical
development of the
1920s science /
fundamentalism
debate and analyze
its impact on society.
DOL: (100% acc. SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Impact of
the Scopes Trial on
society.
T-EQ: What impact can
ideological differences
have on a society as a
whole?
O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change soc., pol., and
economically?

March 1925- Tennessee passed the nations first

law making it a crime to teach the theory of
evolution in public schools.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

mission is "to defend and preserve the individual rights

and liberties
Promised to defend any teacher who would challenge the
law

John T. Scopes, a young high school biology

teacher, accepted the challenge
Taught evolution in his science class in 1925

(1.3b) SW describe
the historical
development of the
1920s science /
fundamentalism
debate and analyze
its impact on society.

CLARENCE DARROW, THE

DEFENSE LAWYER

DOL: (100% acc. SW

1. Answer 3 MC
questions. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Impact of
the Scopes Trial on
society.
T-EQ: What impact can
ideological differences
have on a society as a
whole?
O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change soc., pol., and
economically?

WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, THE

PROSECUTOR

JOHN
SCOPES,
THE
TEACHER

(1.3b) SW describe
the historical
development of the
1920s science /
fundamentalism
debate and analyze
its impact on society.
DOL: (100% acc. SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Impact of
the Scopes Trial on
society.
T-EQ: What impact can
ideological differences
have on a society as a
whole?
O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change soc., pol., and
economically?

Fundamentalist (0-5) former presidential candidate

William Jennings Bryan was on the Prosecution
Defended the Tennessee Law

Famous trial lawyer, 70 year old Clarence Darrow led

the defense.
Represented John Scopes

(1.3b) SW describe
the historical
development of the
1920s science /
fundamentalism
debate and analyze
its impact on society.
DOL: (100% acc. SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Impact of
the Scopes Trial on
society.
T-EQ: What impact can
ideological differences
have on a society as a
whole?
O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change soc., pol., and
economically?

The trial turned into a struggle over who would

dominate 20th century American education
ideals (beliefs).
Fundamentalists (1) believe that the Bible should be

interpreted literally; and the Bibles teachings should

be reflected in the teachings in public schools
vs.
Evolutionists (2) believe that new scientific ideas like
evolution should be taught in schools; religion should
be left out of public schools

Evaluate: Which of these two perspectives do

you agree with most? Justify with evidence.

(1.3b) SW describe
the historical
development of the
1920s science /
fundamentalism
debate and analyze
its impact on society.
DOL: (100% acc. SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Impact of
the Scopes Trial on
society.
T-EQ: What impact can
ideological differences
have on a society as a
whole?
O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change soc., pol., and
economically?

The trial quickly turned into a

media circus with banners
decorating the streets.
Food and drink stands were set up.

Rumors spread that chimpanzees had been

brought to town to testify for the prosecution.

The press descended on Dayton with editorial

cartoonists and had a field day ridiculing the trial.

Hypothesize: Why do you think the media had this reaction to the trial?
What evidence supports your hypothesis?

(1.3b) SW describe
the historical
development of the
1920s science /
fundamentalism
debate and analyze
its impact on society.
DOL: (100% acc. SW
1. Answer 3 MC
questions. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: Impact of
the Scopes Trial on
society.
T-EQ: What impact can
ideological differences
have on a society as a
whole?
O-EQ: How did 1920s
post-war America
change soc., pol., and
economically?

William Jennings Bryan is forced to admit that

the Bible might be interpreted in different ways

However, Scopes is still found guilty for breaking

the standing law and was fined $100

Tennessee Supreme court later changed the

verdict on a technicality
The law outlawing the teaching of evolution

remained in effect.

The teaching of evolution is still up to the states,

districts and schools to decide upon
Examples: Colorado teaches Evolution; Kentucky

teaches Evolution and Creationism