Question

john scopes was charged with crimes for what act?

smuggling liquor from canada

teaching evolution in schools

joining the communist party

Explanation:

John Scopes was involved in the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. The trial centered around the teaching of evolution. At that time, there were laws (like the Butler Act in Tennessee) that prohibited the teaching of evolution in public schools. Scopes was charged for violating such a law by teaching evolution.

Answer:

teaching evolution in schools