Scopes Monkey Trail signatures including William J. Bryan, John Scopes, Charles Darwin, and Clarence Darrow. Presented in an Exhibition Quality Frame where the attention to detail makes this item worthy to present in the most noteworthy home or studio environments, a real showstopper. The Scopes Monkey Trial was a highly publicized trial that took place in Tennessee, United States, in 1925. The trial was a critical moment in the history of science and religion conflicts in the country. The trial focused on the teaching of the theory of evolution in public schools and divided the country into two camps: those who believed in evolution and those who believed in creationism. The defendant in the trial was John Scopes, a high school science teacher who was accused of violating the Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of any theory that denies the creation of man as taught in the Bible. The prosecutor was William Jennings Bryan, a well-known politician and fundamentalist Christian who advocated for Biblical literalism. The defense was led by Clarence Darrow, a famous attorney and civil liberties advocate who utilized the trial as a platform to challenge the legality of anti-evolution laws.Charles Darwin did not play a direct role in the Scopes Monkey Trial as he had passed away decades before the trial took place. However, his theory of evolution was the central topic of discussion during the trial, as it was the teaching of this theory that John Scopes was accused of violating the Butler Act for. It's worth noting that the legacy of Darwin, and his theory of evolution, was a significant force behind the legal debate. While Darwin himself was not present, his ideas and their impact on the scientific community, as well as their implications for religious belief and faith, were at the forefront of the trial and continue to shape modern discussions of science, religion, and education.Ultimately, Scopes was found guilty and fined $100, but the trial marked a turning point in public opinion towards the teaching of evolution and increased the acceptance of scientific theory in the United States. This item has been Forensically authenticated by Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators and comes with their Letter of Authenticity. Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators Guarantees their Opinion. A complete report of the forensic evaluation is available to any owner of the item current and future.

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