Question

an immediate effect of the scopes trial on american society was that the trial ended the debate over teaching evolution and creationism. people learned the scientific evidence for the theory of evolution. people voted to get rid of laws regarding school curriculum. the trial was the first in a series of major media events.

Explanation:

The Scopes Trial, also known as the "Monkey Trial," was a highly publicized legal case in 1925. It was about whether a teacher could teach evolution in a Tennessee public school. The trial received extensive media coverage. While it did not end the debate over evolution and creationism (that debate continues in some contexts), and people did not immediately vote to get rid of school curriculum - related laws, and while some scientific evidence for evolution was presented, the immediate and most notable effect was its status as a major media event. It was one of the first trials to be broadcast on radio, bringing national and international attention.

Answer:

the trial was the first in a series of major media events.