teacher. As the trial progressed, they shifted their argument to contend that Scopes had not even violated anti-evolution teaching laws because what he taught did not conflict with the bible. The most crucial portion of the trial was Darrow’s examination of William Jennings Bryan as an of the bible.” “expert After thorough preparation, Darrow attacked Bryan for his lack of knowledge on the bible and his seemingly ridiculous defense of the government. This portion of the trial lowered public credibility for the creationist theory and the American educational system. Eventually, Scopes was found guilty of violating the law and was fined $100, though the case was later set aside due to a technicality relating to the setting of the fine. The overall result however, was very positive for Clarence Darrow’s defense team, the ACLU and believers in the evolutionist theory. Darrow had largely discredited the creationist theory and had begun a shift away from religious fundamentalist ideals as legislation in the United States.
teacher. As the trial progressed, they shifted their argument to contend that Scopes had not even violated anti-evolution teaching laws because what he taught did not conflict with the bible. The most crucial portion of the trial was Darrow’s examination of William Jennings Bryan as an “expert of the bible.” After thorough preparation, Darrow attacked Bryan for his lack of knowledge on the bible and his seemingly ridiculous defense of the government. This portion of the trial lowered public credibility for the creationist theory and the American educational system. Eventually, Scopes was found guilty of violating the law and was fined $100, though the case was later set aside due to a technicality relating to the setting of the fine. The overall result however, was very positive for Clarence Darrow’s defense team, the ACLU and believers in the evolutionist theory. Darrow had largely discredited the creationist theory and had begun a shift away from religious fundamentalist ideals as legislation in the United States.
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