Scopes Monkey Trial (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

The video discusses the clash between modernism and traditionalism in the 1920s, focusing on the Scopes Trial. It explains Darwin's theory of evolution and its controversy, the Butler Act, and John Scopes' role in challenging the law. The trial, featuring Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan, was a media spectacle. Although Scopes was found guilty, the trial highlighted the tension between science and religion, ultimately promoting academic freedom.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?