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Explain what Darwin suggested.. * The Scopes Trial: 1925 John T. Scopes was put on trial for teaching evolution and eventually found guilty and fined.

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1 Explain what Darwin suggested.

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3 * The Scopes Trial: 1925 John T. Scopes was put on trial for teaching evolution and eventually found guilty and fined.

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5 * Youth culture of the 1920’s concerned religious leaders. They saw changes as a movement away from traditional values.

6 * Protestant religious movement characterized by the belief in the literal interpretation of the Bible. * Popular in rural areas….WHY? …Blamed cities for societies problems.

7 * What else did people blame for societies problems?

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9 * Not a well-funded bureau * Spent no money to prosecute offenders * Bootleggers often found not guilty * Bribed enforcement agents Prohibition was a good idea - DEBATE

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11 Mob activity increased during prohibition. Gangsters made and sold liquor illegally. Chicago

12 Notorious Chicago gangster, Al Capone

13 How does this show us the influence Al Capone had on society? Capone donated $60 million a year to create soup kitchens after the Stock Market crash.

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15 * Prohibition slowed alcohol consumption but didn’t end it * It allowed criminals to grow richer * Some alcohol produced was now more dangerous

16 THENNOW Evolution Fundamentalism Prohibition One Nation, Under God In God We Trust “Bible Belt” Marijuana Laws


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