The case of Prigg V Pennsylvania occurred at a point when the United States was on the verge of ending slavery in the first few decades of independence. The case had various implications on the rights of slaveholders in the free states, the legal position of free blacks and the conflict between state and federal government and their authorities concerning the matter. Robert, H. Baker presents a coherent and thorough narrative of the background of the parties and gives an insight into the situations and the realities at the time when the incident occurred. The purpose of this paper Continue reading...
