The Scopes Monkey Trial

by Jim Whiting

One of the most famous trials in U.S. history took place in a tiny town in Tennessee in 1925. Dayton was the site of what became known as the Scopes Monkey Trial. The defendant, John T. Scopes, was accused of violating a recently passed state law. This law made it illegal to teach the theory of evolution. Under most circumstances, few people would have paid any attention. Several of Dayton s leading citizens saw a chance to put their town on the map. They were successful. Two of the country s most famous people William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow soon became involved. Dozens of reporters poured into Dayton from all over the country. It was the first trial to receive live media coverage. Scopes was found guilty. He had to pay a small fine. But the issues about evolution that the trial raised are still debated today.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published September 15, 2006

Reviews

[Debra Cook · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Truth about the Scopes Monkey Trial.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thanks to audiobooksync.com I listened to the audiobook version published by L.A. Theatre Works

The presentation was excellent and the audio definitely interested me in learning more about this trial. I listened to this during my very low traffic commute to work but was unable to keep the characters straight based on just their voices.