13th

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the U.S., except as punishment for a crime. It ensured that no person could be forced into work or held as property based solely on race, marking a crucial step toward civil rights and equality. This amendment addressed the injustices of slavery and aimed to provide legal protection to all individuals, regardless of background, by recognizing their inherent rights to freedom and dignity.