Scopes trial primary sources

What is the main purpose of House Bill No. 185 as described in the passage?

• To prohibit the teaching of Evolution Theory in Tennessee public schools

• To promote the teaching of Evolution Theory in Tennessee public schools

• To provide funding for teaching Evolution Theory in Tennessee public schools

• To encourage scientific research in Tennessee public schools

According to the passage, what is the penalty for teachers who violate the Act?

• A fine between $100 and $500

• Imprisonment for up to one year

• A warning and suspension

• Community service

Who are the two individuals mentioned in the passage in relation to the Scopes Trial?

• Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan

• Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein

• Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla

• Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei

What do you think the verdict was based on the cartoon?

• Scopes was found guilty of violating the Butler Act

• Scopes was found not guilty of violating the Butler Act

Does this cartoon support Evolution or Creationism

• Creationism

• Evolution

Does this cartoon support fundamentalists or modernists?

• Fundamentalists

• Modernists

(Drag and drop) This cartoon supports '_​' ​ (a)  

• Evolution
• Creationism

(Drag and Drop) What does this cartoon support​ (a)  

• Modernism
• Fundamentalism

What answer comes closest to the meaning of this cartoon

• The purpose is to illustrate that William Jennings Bryan and the biblical views of creationism are crazy

• The cartoon promotes traditional values and criticizes modernity

• The cartoon critiques societal norms.
• The cartoon depicts a humorous situation without deeper meaning.

What comes closest to the meaning of the political cartoon?

• That William Jennings Bryan is a hero, or knight who protects the rights of suffrage, religion and prohibition.

• That William Jennings Bryan's crusade would be a failure because America is changing

• That William Jennings Bryan is crazy and Suffrage, Prohibition, and fundamentalism are crazy.

• William Jennings Bryan is part of the Avengers