The Scopes Trial, also known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, took place in 1925 in Dayton, Tennessee. It was a legal case that challenged the state's Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of evolution in public schools. High school teacher John T. Scopes was accused of violating this law by teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. The trial attracted national attention and featured prominent figures like William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow. It highlighted the conflict between science and religion, as well as differing views on education. Ultimately, Scopes was found guilty, but the trial sparked ongoing debates about academic freedom and the role of religion in public education.