Mr. Scopes was teaching a class on Evolution...
At the time, evolution was a very controversial issue and was not considered acceptable material to teach in public schools. The ACLU felt that putting Scopes on trial for this would for a great test trial. During the trial, William Jennings Bryan, who represented The State of Tennessee, argued that the Bible is the revealed word of God.
Clarence Darrow, who was defending Scopes in the trial, argued that all theories should be able to be taught in public schools.
Clarence Darrow, who was defending Scopes in the trial, argued that all theories should be able to be taught in public schools.