Quiz on the Butler Act and the Scopes Trial

Why was the Butler Act controversial?

• It conflicted with modern science and religious beliefs

• It conflicted with political ideologies

• It conflicted with economic theories

• It conflicted with artistic expressions

Whose theory of evolution challenged traditional views of creation?

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

Why is the Scopes Trial significant?

• It sparked a national debate about science and religion

• It ended the teaching of science in schools

• It led to the creation of new laws about education

• It was the first televised trial

What balance did the trial address between religious beliefs and what other aspect?

• Scientific theories

• Political ideologies

• Economic policies

• Cultural practices

What year did the Scopes Trial take place?

• 1915

• 1925

• 1935

• 1945

Who was the defendant in the Scopes Trial?

• John Scopes

• Clarence Darrow

• William Jennings Bryan

• H.L. Mencken

What impact did the Scopes Trial have on American education?

• It ended all educational debates

• It sparked ongoing discussions about curriculum

• It led to the closure of public schools

• It increased funding for religious schools

What were speakeasies?

• Secret bars during Prohibition

• Public libraries

• Dance halls

• Movie theaters

What was often underfunded, making enforcement difficult during Prohibition?

• Law enforcement

• Education

• Healthcare

• Transportation

What was a significant cultural impact of Prohibition?

• Rise of jazz music

• Decline in cinema

• Increase in farming

• Growth of the automobile industry