The abolition of slavery occurred at different times in different countries. It frequently occurred sequentially in more than one stage – for example, as abolition of the trade in slaves in a …

Apr 25, 2024 · The 13th Amendment, adopted on December 18, 1865, officially abolished slavery, but freed Black people’s status in the post-war South remained precarious, and significant …

Feb 18, 2025 · This timeline provides a detailed look at the major events and milestones in the global journey toward the abolition of slavery, highlighting the persistent efforts of abolitionists, …

In this printed version of his 1791 sermon to a local anti-slavery group, he notes the progress toward abolition in the North and predicts that through vigilant efforts slavery would be …

Timeline of major events related to abolitionism, which sought to end the transatlantic slave trade and to free enslaved persons in western Europe and the Americas.

The following essays examine the Thirteenth Amendment ’s prohibitions on slavery and involuntary servitude beginning with an overview of the Amendment’s historical background.

The United States would pass the 13th Amendment in December 1865 after having just fought a bloody Civil War, ending slavery "except as a punishment for crime". In 1888, Brazil became …

On December 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment was adopted as part of the United States Constitution. The amendment officially abolished slavery, and immediately freed more than …

Dec 8, 2025 · abolitionism, (c. 1783–1888), in western Europe and the Americas, the movement chiefly responsible for creating the emotional climate necessary for ending the transatlantic …

Slavery was a continuous source of conflict and a moral debate since our nation’s founding, when tensions finally boiled over inciting the Civil War. The Emancipation Proclamation was one of …