Question

an immediate effect of the scopes trial on american society was that the trial ended the debate over teaching evolution and creationism. people learned the scientific evidence for the theory of evolution. people voted to get rid of laws regarding school curriculum. the trial was the first in a series of major media events

Explanation:

The Scopes trial, also known as the "Monkey Trial," was about a teacher teaching evolution. It was highly publicized. It didn't end the evolution - creationism debate. People didn't vote to change school - curriculum laws right away. While it did bring attention to evolution, the main immediate effect was that it was one of the first major media - covered events.

Answer:

the trial was the first in a series of major media events