• during the 1925 scopes trial, the prosecution’s main argument was that

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  • John Scopes had violated the State of Tennessee’s Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of evolution in public schools. The prosecution argued that Scopes was guilty of intentionally teaching evolution, despite knowing that it was forbidden by law. The defense, on the other hand, argued that the Butler Act was unconstitutional and an affront to freedom of speech and academic freedom.

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  • John T. Scopes had violated the state of Tennessee’s prohibition against teaching evolution. The prosecution argued that when Scopes taught evolution to his students, he was violating a law that had been passed specifically to outlaw teaching evolution in public schools. They argued that Scopes' actions were a direct violation of the law, and he should be held legally responsible. The defense, on the other hand, argued that the law was unconstitutional and violated freedom of speech and expression.

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