Modernists Claimed Victory in the Scopes Trial Because _________________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Modernists claimed victory in the Scopes trial because _________________.

• A) they believed the testimony in the trial proved fundamentalism to be illogical
• B) they believed that William Jennings Bryan's eloquent defense of academic freedom led to greater national acceptance of that concept
• C) the Supreme Court subsequently overturned the conviction of John Scopes
• D) the state of Tennessee repealed its law prohibiting public-school instructors from teaching the theory of evolution

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Definitions:

Bystanders

Individuals who are present at an event or incident but do not take part in it.

Peril

A specific risk or cause of loss covered by an insurance policy, such as fire, theft, or flood.

World System Theory

A socio-economic theory that suggests the world is a complex system influenced by economic and political relationships between countries, emphasizing the division between core and periphery nations.

Economic Hierarchy

Details the structured ranking of individuals, organizations, or countries based on their economic power, wealth, or resources, influencing their status and opportunities within a society.