高级英语1-lesson 4-the effects of money trial.pptVIP

The Scopes Monkey Trial ------------The Scopes Trial was a monumentally important event in American history The impact of: Some effects were short-term, some were long-term. Effects on Religion: it pointed out the blatant /?ble?tnt/公然的 refusal by many States to follow the guideline of “Separation of Church and State”政教分离. Another religious repercussion/?ri:p??k??n/影响the Scopes Trial had was the fact that, even to this very day, those who hold the fundamental belief system of their religions (especially Christianity /?kr?sti??n?ti/基督教) protest and heatedly debate over evolution. Effects on Religion: Effects on society: A large, immediate effect of the Scopes Trial on society was how quickly it captured, not only Americas, but the whole worlds interest. Also, in H. L. Mencken’s article “The Scopes Trial: Aftermath,” he states how they have NO right to force their own viewpoints and beliefs onto others, as that infringes侵犯 upon their right to have different beliefs . This pointed out to the American public the unconstitutional actions of the fundamentalist South, and many realized it was time for, at least a small, change. Effects on society: Effect on education: Before the trial, it was the commonly held belief that evolution should not be taught in the public school. With the events that unfolded in this case, the thought of allowing the teaching of evolution and abolishing the laws that made it illegal became more reasonable to the public and the government. Some effects were short-term, some were long-term.