Background on Lochner vs. New York
Andrew Coe, Food Historian, describes working conditions in bake shops during this time which provides background for this case. Randy Barnett and Paul Kens explain the Bake Shop Act.
Description
In describing the landmark Supreme Court Case Lochner v. New York, guests describe working conditions in bake shops at the turn of the 20th Century, the state of the country during the time, and the details of the Bake Shop Act.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe working conditions in bakeries at the turn of the 20th Century.
- What was happening in the U.S. at the turn of the century in terms of the economy, cities, public health and safety?
- Explain the regulations that are detailed in the Bake Shop Act.
- Explain the provision that was called into question in this case.
Participants
Susan SwainHost, C-SPAN5146 Videos
Andrew CoeAuthor, 1 Videos
Paul KensProfessor, Texas State University2 Videos
Randy E. BarnettProfessor, Georgetown University Law Center30 Videos
Vocabulary
- Gilded Age
- Progressive Era
- Sanitary
- Tenement
- The Bake Shop Act