Abolition Movement

The Abolition Movement was a social and political effort primarily in the 19th century aimed at ending slavery, particularly in the United States and the British Empire. Activists, including former slaves, abolitionists, and sympathetic allies, advocated for the rights of enslaved people, highlighting the moral, ethical, and humanitarian arguments against slavery. Noteworthy figures, such as Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, played significant roles in raising awareness and organizing resistance. The movement eventually contributed to significant legislative changes, notably the Emancipation Proclamation in the U.S. and the Slavery Abolition Act in the UK, leading to the liberation of millions.