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Line 32: + − The law challenged by the [[ACLU]] in the Scopes Trial remained in effect for over 50 more years. In 1967, Tennessee repealed the Butler Act, and in 1968, the Supreme Court ruled in ''Epperson v. Arkansas'', 393 U.S. 97, that such bans on teaching are unconstitutional if they are primarily religious in intent. However, Tennessee continues to downplay evolution in its schools. +
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== Aftermath ==
== Aftermath ==
Bryan, a 65-year-old diabetic lacking in modern treatments, died peacefully in his sleep five days after the conclusion of the Scopes trial. Bryan's victory in the Scopes trial was a fitting end to a principled, illustrious career.<ref> http://gi.grolier.com/presidents/ea/side/bryan.html</ref> Scopes was fined the maximum, $500.00, for his actions.<ref>http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/scopes/tennstat.htm</ref>
Bryan, a 65-year-old diabetic lacking in modern treatments, died peacefully in his sleep five days after the conclusion of the Scopes trial. Bryan's victory in the Scopes trial was a fitting end to a principled, illustrious career.<ref> http://gi.grolier.com/presidents/ea/side/bryan.html</ref> Scopes was fined the maximum, $500.00, for his actions.<ref>http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/scopes/tennstat.htm</ref>
YOU CAN REMOVE THIS, BUT READ IT FIRST. HE DID NOT PAY. IT SAYS TEN LINES ABOVE THIS THAT HE DIDN'T PAY. THERE WAS A TECHNICALITY THAT LET HIM AVOID PAYING. YOU EVEN GOT THE AMOUNT WRONG, IT SAYS ABOVE THAT HE WAS FINED $100. I GAVE YOU THE RIGHT INFO THREE TIMES NOW TAKE YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE DONKEY YOUR LORD RODE IN ON AND GIVE IT UP. HE DIDN'T PAY THE FINE.
The law challenged by the [[ACLU]] in the Scopes Trial remained in effect for over 50 more years. In 1967, Tennessee repealed the Butler Act, and in 1968, the Supreme Court ruled in ''Epperson v. Arkansas'', 393 U.S. 97, that such bans on teaching are unconstitutional if they are primarily religious in intent. However, Tennessee continues to downplay evolution in its schools.
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