What was the primary debate in the Scopes trial? the role of religion in society the value of the scientific method the powers of the state government the validity of the theory of evolution

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What was the primary debate in the Scopes trial? the role of religion in society the value of the scientific method the powers of the state government the validity of the theory of evolution

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Noemi Stanley · Answer 1

Scopes was found guilty and fined $100 (equivalent to $1,500 in 2019), but the verdict was overturned on a technicality. The trial served its purpose of drawing intense national publicity, as national reporters flocked to Dayton to cover the big-name lawyers who had agreed to represent each side.

Emilio Ritter · Answer 2

D. the validity of the theory of evolution.