1. Intolerance in America in the 1920’s Does differing values of a society create conflict over time?

2. John Scopes Trial “The Monkey Trial” Dayton, Tennessee 1925

3. Evolution VS the Bible In 1925 the law said that only the bible version of creation may be taught in Tennessee. The science of evolution was prohibited from being taught….until Mr. Scopes taught “the lesson”…

4. John Scopes- Substitute Teacher ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) offered to pay expenses of a trial of anyone that would teach evolution. John Scopes (24 year old substitute) did.

5. Outcome of the Trial Clarence Darrow was the attorney defending Scopes Scopes was convicted and fined $100.

6. Red Scare After WWI, Americans were scared of a communist revolution. (Communists were called REDS) Public fear heightened by the discovery of mail bombs sent to government officials. Why?

7. Sacco and Vanzetti Two men were murdered during a robbery of a shoe company. These Italians were found guilty of robbery, and of murder, but didn’t do it! Why?

8. Marcus Garvey He proposed a “Back to Africa” movement for African Americans… Why??

9. Ku Klux Klan 5 million members in the 1920’s…believed in white supremacy. Why??