Question

question 4 of 10

at its core, the scopes trial was a conflict between modernists and _______

a. liberals
b. fundamentalists
c. conservatives
d. bipartisans

Explanation:

Identify the core conflict of the Scopes Trial

Using the 1920s Cultural Conflict and Christian Fundamentalism knowledge points

The Scopes Trial of 1925, often referred to as the "Scopes Monkey Trial," was a highly publicized American legal case that symbolized the deep cultural divide in the United States during the 1920s. This clash was primarily fought between modernists, who sought to integrate modern science and evolutionary theory with their religious beliefs, and fundamentalists, who insisted on a literal interpretation of the Bible and opposed the teaching of evolution in public schools.

Match the conflict to the correct option

Using the Scopes Trial Outcomes knowledge point

The question asks to complete the sentence: "At its core, the Scopes Trial was a conflict between modernists and _______." Based on the historical context of the 1920s cultural wars, the direct counterpart to the modernists in this trial was the fundamentalists, represented legally by William Jennings Bryan. Therefore, the correct option is B.

Answer:

• (A) liberals
• (B) fundamentalists (Correct answer)
• (C) conservatives
• (D) bipartisans