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Carolus Linnaeus
Developed the hierarchical classification system -
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Erasmus Darwin
Proposed that warm-blooded organisms all came from a single form. Also is Charles Darwin's grandfather. -
Charles Darwin
His father gave permission for him to join the adventures aboard "The Beagle" -
Charles Darwin
Was hired aboard the ship "The Beagle" as the naturalist. Left England on board the ship -
Charles Darwin
The ship he was sailing on ("The Beagle") reached the Galapagos Island, and Darwin began his study. He spent a total of 5 years here. -
Alfred Russel Wallace
Co-published a book with Charles Darwin -
Charles Darwin
Published his book "The Origins of Species by Means of Natural Selection" All initial copies made sold out on the first day. -
Thomas Henry H. & Bishop Samuel W.
Debated/ discussed Darwin's Theory of Evolution. -
Gregor Mendel
Experimented with pea plants, and developed Mendal's Law, and created some basic genetic ideas. -
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Formed the initial theory of evolution known as "The theory of transmutation of species." -
TN governor: Austin Peay
Signed a law that prohibited the teaching of Evolution in public schools -
Scopes Monkey Trial
An infamous trial held in Dayton, TN due to John Scopes violating the law banning the teaching of evolution. -
Pope Pius XII
In the encyclical Humani Generis he challenged Roman Catholic Faith proving evolution didn't conflict with Christianity. -
Epperson Vs. Arkansas
The Supreme Court ruled that teaching evolution was not based on science but a reading of the "Genesis" -
Webster Vs. New Lenox
The court concludes that school boards are allowed to ban teaching evolution because of religious advocacy.