What did the Scopes trial reveal about religious tensions during the 1920s?
A) It revealed a sharp divide over modern ideas between Christian fundamentalists of rural America and more liberal-minded Christians of urban areas.
B) It demonstrated that Protestant Americans were deeply suspicious of the Roman Catholic Church.
C) The Scopes trial was a pivotal moment in the heated debate over abortion and the role that government should or should not play in its use.
D) It highlighted the divide between more aggressive fundamentalist sects and forms of Christianity that emphasized good works and personal service.
E) The Scopes trial was the beginning of religion's central role in American politics, alienating many who believed strongly in the separation of church and state.
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