The Scopes Trial, officially known as The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, took place in 1925 in Dayton, Tennessee. It centered around a high school teacher, John Scopes, who was accused of violating the Butler Act, a law that prohibited the teaching of evolution in public schools. The trial attracted national attention and became a significant event in the debate between science and religion. The trial featured prominent figures, including William Jennings Bryan, who represented the prosecution, and Clarence Darrow, who defended Scopes. The proceedings highlighted the cultural clash between traditional beliefs and modern scientific theories, making it a landmark case in American legal and educational history.