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20’s Unit Day Three Science vs. Religion:

20’s Unit Day Three Science vs. Religion:. “Scopes Trial”—1925 Tennessee passes a law saying it was illegal to teach evolution ACLU says it will defend any teacher who opposes the law. (Separation of Church and State). Scopes Trial Info:.

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20’s Unit Day Three Science vs. Religion:

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  1. 20’s Unit Day ThreeScience vs. Religion: • “Scopes Trial”—1925 • Tennessee passes a law saying it was illegal to teach evolution • ACLU says it will defend any teacher who opposes the law. (Separation of Church and State)

  2. Scopes Trial Info: • John T. Scopes—Biology teacher. Taught that Humans evolved from one cell forms. He was arrested. • ACLU Hires Clarence Darrow. Most famous trial lawyer of the day. • Prosecution hires: William Jennings Bryan. Three time Democratic candidate for President.

  3. Scopes Trial: • Scopes “Monkey Trial” was simply about religion in the Public Schools • Huge crowd shows up—trial moves outside • Bryan stuck to the story that creation happened 4004 BC • Darrow asked if Earth was older than that? • Darrow asks if Earth was made in “6-Days”? • Bryan says, “not 6—24hour days”

  4. Scopes Trial Wrap Up • Bryan’s testimony called for different interpretations of the bible • Scopes found guilty, fined $100.

  5. Four Signs of Unrest in America: • 1)Scopes Trial • 2)Prohibition • 3)Women’s Movement • 4) Rise of Klan

  6. Education Changes: • 1914: @ 1 million Americans were students • 1926: > 4 million were students • 1940: >8 million were students

  7. Other Changes of 20’s: • Magazines became popular: Time Magazine had over 2 million subscriptions:

  8. Radio Grows: • First Commercial Radio Station: • KDKA—Pittsburgh • By 1930’s 40% of America had radio’s

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