Scopes Monkey Trial: A Defining Event in American History

Scopes Monkey Trial: A Defining Event in American History

In 1925, two titanic figures of the early twentieth century, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan, represented the opposing forces of modernity and fundamentalism and engaged in an epic battle over the future of Americaâ€™s education system, and they staged their struggle in a tiny and humid courtroom in the small town of Dayton in eastern Tennessee.

The trial represented a climax of a long struggle over the control of local education in the South, but revealed deeper divisions within society concerning the future path of American society and Christianity. Although the trial only lasted a few days, its legacy continues to influence debates with regard to local-versus-national interests, centralized authority and secularization.

The battle waged by two very distinct political forces, in the trial of high school science teacher John T. Scopes, vividly demonstrated the American political environment of the time. Interestingly, if you understand the political landscape of the early- and mid-1920's, then you will be able to fully grasp the nature of the political battles being waged in the United States today, for the hearts and minds of our children and the future direction of our country.

They say that history repeats itself, and it is very obvious when you see the battles that these two political factions have waged since the 1860's and into the modern era.
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-12-09
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-12-09
Format	Kindle eBook

Scopes Monkey Trial: A Defining Event in American History

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