The abolition of slavery was a defining human rights movement in the 19th century, as nations across the world began to outlaw the institution. In 1807, Britain banned the transatlantic slave trade, followed by a full abolition of slavery in the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. The United States followed in 1865, when slavery was abolished after the American Civil War, with the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Similar movements occurred in Brazil (1888), France (1848), and other nations.
Despite legal abolition, the legacy of slavery persisted in the form of racism, segregation, and economic disparities. Former slaves and their descendants faced discrimination and violence, leading to civil rights movements in the 20th century. The abolition of slavery marked a turning point in human history, establishing principles of human equality and influencing later movements for civil rights and labor rights worldwide.
How long has it been since the Abolition of Slavery in the United States?
3 months,
25 days,
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