1. Who were the Progressives?
Aim: Who were the progressives and what characteristics did they have?

2. Do Now
What do you think are some of the areas in our country that need changing?
How would we go about achieving this?

3. Working Conditions
People were TRYING to help improve working conditions!
Lochner v. NY: the Supreme Court ruled that a NY law limiting bankers hours was unconstitutional because it interfered with the contract between employer and employee
Muller v. Oregon: the Court allowed a ruling limiting women to work a 10-hour work day (b/c it was protecting women’s health)

4. Progressives Set out to tackle the problems of their era
They did NOT form a single group!
Many different movements!

5. Characteristics Usually city-dwellers
Tended to be educated professionals
Demonstrated the rise of the middle class in America!

6. Who Am I?
Jamie Oliver
Looks to change the way we eat!

7. Who Am I?
Al Gore!
Trying to make better use of energy sources (clean energy)
Looks at the danger of the recent climate change

8. Who Am I?
Michelle Obama
Tackling obesity in our society through her “Let’s Move” campaign

9. Sum It Up…
What were some of the common characteristics of the Progressives?