Landmark trial regarding teaching evolution in schools known as the Scopes Monkey Trial occurs.
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In 1925, the USA witnessed The Scopes Monkey Trial, a pivotal event in the country's education and legal history. This landmark trial, held in Tennessee, focused on the teaching of evolution in schools, pitting traditionalists against modernists in a heated debate. John Scopes, a teacher, was charged with violating state law by teaching evolution, sparking a national conversation on science, religion, and academic freedom. The trial captivated the nation and highlighted the clash between religious beliefs and scientific advancements. #ScopesMonkeyTrial #EvolutionDebate #EducationHistory #LegalLandmark
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