Challenged in a courtroom that same year, 1925’s Butler Act in Tenn. outlawed this activity & wasn’t repealed until 1967
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CATEGORY: U.S. History
CLUE: Challenged in a courtroom that same year, 1925’s Butler Act in Tenn. outlawed this activity & wasn’t repealed until 1967
ANSWER: Teaching of Evolution
About Today’s Final Jeopardy – Thursday, 6 June 2024
The Butler Act, passed in Tennessee in 1925, outlawed the teaching of human evolution in any state-funded school and university. This law was particularly aimed at prohibiting the teaching that humans descended from a lower order of animals, as this was deemed contrary to the biblical account of Divine Creation. The most famous challenge to the Butler Act occurred that same year in what became known as the Scopes Trial, or the “Monkey Trial.” John T. Scopes, a high school teacher in Dayton, Tennessee, was charged with violating the Act by teaching evolution. The trial attracted national attention, pitting famous lawyer Clarence Darrow, who defended Scopes, against William Jennings Bryan, a three-time presidential candidate and staunch anti-evolutionist, who assisted the prosecution.
The trial was a pivotal moment in the debate between modern science and religious fundamentalism. Although Scopes was found guilty and fined $100 (a conviction later overturned on a technicality), the trial spurred a nationwide discussion about academic freedom and the role of science in education. The Butler Act itself remained in effect until 1967, reflecting the slow change in public opinion and educational standards regarding the teaching of evolution. It wasn’t until the 1960s, following further legal and educational reforms, that the teaching of evolution became standard in American science curricula, showcasing a gradual shift towards embracing scientific perspectives on human origins in educational institutions.
Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Thursday, 6 June 2024
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out everyone’s final scores, as well as the scores after the Single Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Adriana Harmeyer West Lafayette, Indiana Archivist 6 Day Winnings of $136,100 Winning Score: $19,600 Round 2 Score: $18,800 Round 1 Score: $4,800 | Benjamin Nelson Originally Sturgis, South Dakota Theater Producer Final Score: $7,099 Round 2 Score: $8,000 Round 1 Score: $2,400 | Shira Gluck Jersey City, New Jersey Rabbi Final Score: $6,000 Round 2 Score: $8,900 Round 1 Score: $3,000 |
Final Jeopardy Video – Thursday, 6 June 2024
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Final Jeopardy is the final round of the popular American television game show Jeopardy!, in which participants test their knowledge in numerous areas by answering questions. In Final Jeopardy, participants are given a single clue and must wager a percentage of their existing earnings based on their confidence in their ability to successfully respond.
Each contestant surreptitiously writes down their wager during the commercial break. The Final Jeopardy clue is presented when the programme resumes, and participants have 30 seconds to write down their solution in the form of a question (e.g., “What is…?”). When the timer runs out, the host, reveals each contestant’s response and wager in ascending order of their pre-Final Jeopardy scores. The scores of contestants are adjusted based on whether their response is correct or incorrect, as well as the amount wagered. At the end of the round, the contestant with the highest score is proclaimed the winner.