Question

During the 1925 Scopes trial, the prosecution’s main argument was that
Darwin’s theory of evolution was not scientific.
Darwin’s theory of evolution was scientific.
schools had to teach biblical creationism.
evolution should be taught along with creation.

Answer 1

Darwin’s theory of evolution was not scientific.

The prosecution (with William Jennings Bryan a key figure) argued that teaching evolution violated the Butler Act and contradicted the Bible, claiming evolution was unscientific and should not be taught in public schools.