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Revisionist History says:
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The Truth is:
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John Scopes taught evolution to his high school biology class.
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John Scopes never taught biology and never taught evolution.
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Scopes was an expert on evolution.
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Scopes did not know enough about evolution to defend it on the witness stand.
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Authorities jailed Scopes until his trial.
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Scopes was only eligible for a fine and never went to jail.
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An irate preacher caused John Scopes to be arrested.
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The ACLU and town boosters convinced Scopes that he should volunteer to be the defendant for a test case.
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Clarence Darrow was the first choice to defend Scopes.
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Scopes chose Darrow against the wishes of the ACLU.
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William Jennings Bryan forced himself into the prosecution team.
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Two different parties invited Bryan to participate.
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Bryan knew nothing about science.
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Bryan was well versed in evolution and belonged to the American Academy for the Advancement of Science.
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The evolutionists won the case.
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Scopes was convicted and fined.
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