The legacy of the "Scopes Monkey Trial" a century later includes a popular but inaccurate movie, an evangelical Christian college and a reversed legal framework for American public-school teachers.
From July 10 to July 21, 1925, Dayton, Tennessee, was the site of The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, commonly known as the "Scopes Monkey Trial."
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Craig Myers ✉
Craig Myers was a reporter and editor for newspapers in Alabama and Florida for more than 25 years. A graduate of Troy University, he earned a master's degree in International Affairs from Middle Tennessee State University, where he works full-time and teaches journalism part-time.