The Scopes Trial, also known as the "Monkey Trial," took place in 1925 and involved the prosecution of John T. Scopes, a teacher accused of illegally teaching evolution in a public school in Tennessee. The trial became a symbol of the cultural clashes of the 1920s as it highlighted the tension between traditional religious beliefs and modern scientific theories. It demonstrated the struggle between religious fundamentalism and modernism, showcasing a changing society in which traditional values were being challenged by scientific advancements and new ideas.
