Modernists claimed victory in the Scopes trial because _________________.

A) they believed the testimony in the trial proved fundamentalism to be illogical
B) they believed that William Jennings Bryan's eloquent defense of academic freedom led to greater national acceptance of that concept
C) the Supreme Court subsequently overturned the conviction of John Scopes
D) the state of Tennessee repealed its law prohibiting public-school instructors from teaching the theory of evolution

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Allie Thibault · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Modernists felt victorious in the Scopes trial primarily because the testimony, particularly the cross-examination of William Jennings Bryan, highlighted the difficulties in interpreting the Bible literally and showcased the perceived illogical nature of fundamentalism to a national audience. This public exposure was seen as a win for the modernist cause, even though the trial's legal outcome did not directly favor John Scopes.

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