1. An immediate effect of the Scopes trial on American society was that

A) the trial ended the debate over teaching evolution and creationism.

B) people learned the scientific evidence for the theory of evolution.

C) people voted to get rid of laws regarding school curriculum.

D) the trial was the first in a series of major media events.

2. Supporters of Prohibition, such as preacher Billy Sunday, expected that Prohibition would

A) encourage people to become religious.

B) increase the violent crime rate.

C) fix the problems of society.

D) put liquor distillers out of business

The correct answers are as follows:

1. A.

The Scope's trial was a about a high school teacher who taught evolution in his biology class. According to Butler's Act it was illegal to teach evolution or anything that contradict bible creation in school. At the end of the trial Scope was found guilty and it was declared a criminal act to teach the theory of evolution in schools. The Butler's Act was finally repealed in 1967.

2. A.

Prohibition of alcoholic beverages was in existence in USA between the year 1920 and 1933. Supporters of prohibition believed that abstaining from alcoholic drinks will make men more religious and thus lead to a better society, where crime rate will be drastically reduced.

it is A the first option