The Monkey Trial

Question 1

What was the name of the act passed banning the teaching of evolution in Tennesee?

Answer 1

The Butler Act

Question 2

Where was the Butler Act

Answer 2

Tennessee

Question 3

What year was the Butler act introduced?

Answer 3

1924

Question 4

How many states passed similar acts to the Butler Act regarding the teaching of evolution?

Answer 4

6 in total.

Question 5

What was the name of the biology teacher that tested the law?

Answer 5

John Scopes

Question 6

When did the Monkey Trial take place?

Answer 6

July 1925.

Question 7

Who was the defence lawyer in the Monkey Trial?

Answer 7

Clarence Darrow.

Question 8

Who was the prosecutor in The Monkey trial?

Answer 8

William Jennings Bryan.

Question 9

How much was Scopes fined?

Answer 9

$100

Question 10

Was Scopes convicted?

Answer 10

Yes