Evolution Timeline

By lainey307

  • Lamark's theory

    Lamark's theory of evolution included the idea that traits could be acquired by the parent and then passed down to the child.

  • The Beagle

    Charles Darwin was hired as the beagles naturalist.

  • The HMS Beagle

    The Beagle finally reaches the Galapagos Islands.

  • Darwin's Return

    Darwin returns from the Beagle back to England.

  • Darwin and Wallace

    Darwin gets a monograph from Wallace summarizing his thoughts on evolution, prompting Darwin to write his book.

  • The Origin Of Species

    Charles Darwin started to write his book.

  • Darwin Published

    Charles Darwin published his book and all 1,250 copies were sold out on the first day.

  • Darwin's second edition

    The second edition of Darwin's book came out with 3000 copies.

  • Debate on Darwin

    Thomas Henry Huxley and Bishop Samuel Wilberforce of the church of England had a debate on Darwin's theory of evolution.

  • Austin Peay's law

    Tennessee Governor Austin Peay voted on a law prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools.

  • Scopes Monkey

    The scopes monkey trial began in Dayton Tennessee.

  • Pope Pius XII

    The pope said that any ideas that threatened Roman Catholic faith was bad and not allowed.

  • Epperson V. Arkansas

    The supreme court decided that Arkansas restriction of the teaching of evolution was unconstitutional.

  • McClean V. Arkansas

    Arkansas equal treatment law was deamed unconstitutional.

  • Webster V. New Lenox

    Ruled that school boards have the right to prohibit teaching creationism because it would constitute religious advocacy.