Multiple choice Controversies of the 1920s, like the Scopes Monkey Trial, were all signs of what? the need for government intervention during economic crises the benefits of new technologies and inventions tension between traditional and modern values and beliefs the importance of fighting communism at home and abroad Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The 1920s saw significant cultural clashes between traditional rural values (often religious) and modern urban values (often secular or scientific), with the Scopes Monkey Trial being a prime example of this tension.