Charles H. H. Scopes

Charles H. H. Scopes was an American scientist and educator best known for his role in the 1925 Scopes Trial, where he was a high school teacher accused of violating Tennessee’s law banning the teaching of evolution in schools. The trial highlighted the conflict between modern scientific ideas and traditional religious beliefs. Scopes agreed to test the law, making him a symbol in the broader debate over science education and religious influence in public schools. Although convicted, the case sparked national discussions about science, religion, and education.