The McCarthy Era was one of the darkest periods in U.S.
history. The government was so intent on
flushing out communism that they disregarded the rights of its citizens. It was a terrible time to be different or
speak against the government. Those who
did were already put under suspicion.
Many who were put on the blacklist during that time suffered a lot. Some lost their careers while others were
imprisoned over hyped-up charges. If
there was anything we need to learn is that we need to protect our freedoms of
speech, the right to fair trial and the right not to be subjected to unlawful
arrest.
The Justinian Code
Emperor Justinian’s legacy to modern Europe is a legal code that organized Roman laws. Known as the Justinian Code, it brought together existing laws and codes in one place and as such codified the law making the justice process easier and fair
Guilty--the traditionalists were against the teaching of evolution and that is what Scopes was accused of doing.
The Butler Act declared the teaching of evolution unlawful and Scopes was accused of teaching it. The traditionalists were leaning more toward fundamentalist Christianity meaning the Bible is the truth and is literal in its interpretation. Under this belief, evolution is not possible. <span />
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