Public Trial of 1925

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:advocates_for gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath eventual repeal of Butler Act
gptkbp:clinical_trial set the stage for future legal battles
gptkbp:community_engagement captured national attention
increased public interest in education issues
gptkbp:community_impact affected church-state relations
gptkbp:court gptkb:Clarence_Darrow
gptkb:William_Jennings_Bryan
gptkb:Rhea_County_Courthouse
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced future education laws
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in various media
gptkbp:date 1925
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:Inherit_the_Wind
gptkbp:education sparked discussions on curriculum
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in law and history courses
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War I America
gptkbp:historical_debate evolution vs. creationism
ongoing discussions about science in schools
gptkbp:historical_documentation trial transcripts exist
gptkbp:historical_event set precedents for future cases
gptkbp:historical_figure many prominent intellectuals
gptkbp:historical_significance landmark case in American history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Public Trial of 1925
gptkbp:influenced American legal system
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired plays and films
gptkbp:is_influenced_by inspired future civil rights movements
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:John_T._Scopes
gptkb:Clarence_Darrow
gptkb:William_Jennings_Bryan
gptkbp:judges gptkb:John_T._Raulston
gptkbp:language reflected societal tensions of the time
gptkbp:legacy remains a topic of discussion today
symbol of the struggle for academic freedom
gptkbp:legal_issue teaching of evolution
gptkbp:legislation led to changes in educational policies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tennessee
gptkbp:media_coverage highly publicized
gptkbp:notable_members many journalists attended
gptkbp:notable_quote “ The Bible is not a book of science.”
“ I am more interested in the truth than in the Bible.”
gptkbp:outcome Scopes was found guilty
gptkbp:public_perception divided opinions
shaped views on evolution
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Scopes_Monkey_Trial
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:result fine of $100
gptkbp:significance debate over science and religion
gptkbp:symbolism represents the clash of ideologies
gptkbp:theme conflict between modernism and traditionalism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tennessee_v._John_Thomas_Scopes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6