jul 21, 1925 - Scopes Trial
Description:
The scopes trial started when science teacher John Scopes was prosecuted for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school. Darwin's theory of evolution was a controversial concept at the time and it was illegal to discuss or teach it in Tennessee. Scopes was found guilty and fined 100 dollars.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 21, 1925
Now
~ 99 years ago