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Explain what Darwin suggested.
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* The Scopes Trial: 1925 John T. Scopes was put on trial for teaching evolution and eventually found guilty and fined.
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* Youth culture of the 1920’s concerned religious leaders. They saw changes as a movement away from traditional values.
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* Protestant religious movement characterized by the belief in the literal interpretation of the Bible. * Popular in rural areas….WHY? …Blamed cities for societies problems.
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* What else did people blame for societies problems?
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* Not a well-funded bureau * Spent no money to prosecute offenders * Bootleggers often found not guilty * Bribed enforcement agents Prohibition was a good idea - DEBATE
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Mob activity increased during prohibition. Gangsters made and sold liquor illegally. Chicago
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Notorious Chicago gangster, Al Capone
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How does this show us the influence Al Capone had on society? Capone donated $60 million a year to create soup kitchens after the Stock Market crash.
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* Prohibition slowed alcohol consumption but didn’t end it * It allowed criminals to grow richer * Some alcohol produced was now more dangerous
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THENNOW Evolution Fundamentalism Prohibition One Nation, Under God In God We Trust “Bible Belt” Marijuana Laws
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