1925 Scopes Monkey Trial Part 2

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Feb 4, 2024

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University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial about teaching evolution and its cultural significance in 1920s America. This is the second of a two-part lecture.
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