How an anti-evolution law a century ago set up an infamous showdown over religion in public schools
In March 1925, Tennessee became the first state in the country to ban the teaching of evolution in public school classrooms.
A century ago, the Scopes Monkey Trial sparked a longstanding debate about evolution and education
The trial of teacher John T. Scopes took place in 1925 in Tennessee. It was labeled as a publicity stunt, but a century later it is remembered as far more.