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Scopes Trial: A Historical Analysis

The document summarizes the process Deborah Wooton took to research and create an individual website project for National History Day about the Scopes Trial. She became interested in the topic while studying the 1930s in her 20th century history class. Her research consisted of searching online databases and educational websites to find primary and secondary sources about the Scopes Trial. She chose to create a website because she enjoys working with computers and thought it would allow her to incorporate many sources and tools to create the best project. The Scopes Trial represented the simultaneous use of free speech rights and the responsibility of citizens to become informed about laws and form opinions, making it relevant to the theme of "Rights and Responsibilities" in the United States

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Scopes Trial: A Historical Analysis

The document summarizes the process Deborah Wooton took to research and create an individual website project for National History Day about the Scopes Trial. She became interested in the topic while studying the 1930s in her 20th century history class. Her research consisted of searching online databases and educational websites to find primary and secondary sources about the Scopes Trial. She chose to create a website because she enjoys working with computers and thought it would allow her to incorporate many sources and tools to create the best project. The Scopes Trial represented the simultaneous use of free speech rights and the responsibility of citizens to become informed about laws and form opinions, making it relevant to the theme of "Rights and Responsibilities" in the United States

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Arguing for Monkeys: The Scopes Trial

Deborah Wooton Senior Division Individual Website

Deborah Wooton Senior Individual Website NHD 2014 Process Paper As I began my project for National History Day, I determined that I wanted to focus on a topic both relevant to my current studies in history and with an influence on present-day issues. When assigned a project in my 20th Century history survey course to make a magazine from the perspective of one reviewing the 1930s, I found that, among the many topics I thought were interesting, one of the most intriguing subjects was the debate surrounding the Scopes Trial, what with its fiery orators and big hype. Thus, when I brainstormed ideas for history day later, the Scopes Trial was at the forefront of my mind. My research consisted primarily of online database searching for primary and secondary source documents, though it began at school when the topic of the Scopes Monkey Trial was first introduced. After everyone in my class completed the aforementioned magazines, we each presented information about our articles in-depth, and a large portion of my background knowledge came from this experience. While conducting my own research, I used search engines to filter through educational websites regarding the Scopes Trial, and, as I gained more information, to locate specific desired documents and videos. I chose to create a website for my project because I thought it would be the most fulfilling medium. I enjoy working with computers and gain great satisfaction from troubleshooting issues that arise. As I have never participated in history day before this

year, I chose to stick to what I know. Furthermore, I thought that, with the sheer scope of tools and sources that can be incorporated into a website, this medium would allow for the best product that I can create. Both the concept of learning more about the workings of a presentation that already appealed to me and the idea of creating a well-designed project determined my choice in this matter. The Scopes Trial is a key point in theme of Rights and Responsibilities in the United States. It represented the simultaneous usage of ones right to free speech and to have ones thoughts heard during the legal process and the responsibility of United States citizens to become informed and form opinions about laws. As a great symbol of questioning authority in U.S. history, the Scopes Trial has provoked thought and argument over lawsthe key responsibility of Americans in the countrys democracy over generations. 414 Words

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