Scopes was found guilty of violating Tennessee's Butler Act, which prohibited teaching the theory of evolution in public schools. However, the judge suspended the fine, and Scopes never paid it.
2. The trial brought national attention to the issue of evolution and religion.
The Scopes trial was a major media event, and it captured the attention of the entire country. The trial was seen as a battle between science and religion, and it sparked a heated debate about the place of religion in public education.
3. The trial ultimately resulted in a victory for evolution.
Although Scopes was convicted, the trial was widely seen as a victory for evolution. The public outcry over the trial led to a decline in the support for laws against teaching evolution, and by the end of the decade, most states had repealed such laws.
4. The trial also helped to shape the modern debate over evolution and creationism.
The Scopes trial helped to create the divide between those who believe in the theory of evolution and those who believe in creationism. The trial also established the precedent that religious beliefs cannot be used to justify laws that prohibit the teaching of science.