1925 funeral of William Jennings Bryan at Arlington National Cemetery

The transcript discusses the aftermath of a famous trial involving William Jennings Bryan, who died shortly after. Despite a courtroom victory, the fundamentalist cause suffered a significant blow. The encounter in Dayton, Tennessee, highlighted a pivotal struggle in modern education and thinking.

Who passed away shortly after the conclusion of the trial?

• William Jennings Bryan

• H.L. Mencken

• Clarence Darrow

• John Scopes

Which court was involved in the trial discussed?

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Appellate Court of Appeals

• Circuit Court

What was the outcome of the trial for the fundamentalist cause?

• It gained new followers

• It was strengthened

• It remained unchanged

• It was destroyed

What did the trial in Dayton, TN resolve?

• The legality of teaching evolution

• The basic struggle of thinking in education

• The role of religion in schools

• The future of the fundamentalist movement

What broader theme did the trial address in the context of education?

• The importance of standardized testing

• The struggle of modern thinking

• The integration of technology

• The need for educational reform