Question

During the Scopes Trial, prosecutor William Jennings Bryan took the stand as an expert witness. How did the public react to Bryan’s testimony? Select the words that correctly complete the sentence.

Those who approved of teaching evolution saw Bryan as foolish / wise, whereas many rural / urban Americans considered the cross-examination an attack on their faith.

Answer 1

The answers are [foolish] and [rural].

Step-by-step explanation:

Prosecutor W.J. Bryan was overwhelmed with scientific questions that debunked the readings from the Bible that he had narrated as proof against defender Clarence Darrow during the trial. Evolutionists believed Bryan made a fool of himself with his words from the Bible making him look even more foolish, while many rural Americans who were faithful to their religion felt that their beliefs were being attacked.

Answer 2

Wise and urban

Step-by-step explanation:

If you take in consideration the surrounding sentence, the first part leans more towards Bryan's side by suggesting "those who approved of teaching evolution". Those who approved would see Bryan as wise. This would be your first word choice. Then we see "whereas" meaning that the second word choice would have the opposite effect. However thats not the case here. Clarence Darrow epitomized the urban society which he lived in. He was the trial lawyer. Therefore "urban" would be the second word choice

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