Question

john scopes was charged with crimes for what act? joining the communist party teaching evolution in schools smuggling liquor from canada

Explanation:

John Scopes was involved in the Scopes Trial (also known as the "Monkey Trial"). The trial centered around the teaching of evolution. At that time, in Tennessee, there was a law (the Butler Act) that prohibited the teaching of evolution in public schools. Scopes was a substitute teacher who taught evolution, and this act led to his being charged.

Answer:

teaching evolution in schools