THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
THE SCOPES TRIAL
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Question
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Where did this trial take place?
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Boston, MA
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Chicago, IL
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Dayton, TN
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New York City
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Without a doubt, Dayton’s biggest claim to fame is the trial of John T. Scopes. This prominent case is sometimes called “The Scopes Monkey Trial” in reference to the debate over the teaching of evolution in public schools.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dayton was settled in 1820 as Smith’s Crossroads; in 1877, the town was renamed after Dayton, Ohio. This historic town is famous for hosting the Scopes Trial – also called the Scopes Monkey Trail – in July 1925 at the Rhea County Courthouse. The trial began when a Rhea County high school teacher, John T.
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