In what way was the scopes trial an example of the cultural conflicts that existed in american society in the 1920s?

The Scopes Trial symbolized the cultural conflict between science and religion during the 1920's.

John T. Scopes was a substitute teacher who was arrested for teaching the theory of evolution to a group of students in Tennessee. This teaching broke a state law, as teachers were supposed to discuss creationism not evolution. Scopes was arrested and put on trial. This became a famous case, as it showed the differences between the science and religious communities. During this time, individuals who were not conformists or questioned authority were seen in a negative light. This was especially true for those trying to question religion, as many associated this quality with communism.