abolitionists

Abolitionists were individuals and groups dedicated to ending slavery, particularly in the United States before the Civil War. They believed that slavery was morally wrong and fought for the rights and freedom of enslaved people. Abolitionists used various means to advocate for their cause, including writing, lectures, and organizing protests. Prominent figures like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison played crucial roles in the movement. Their efforts contributed significantly to the growing anti-slavery sentiment, ultimately leading to the emancipation of enslaved individuals and the legal end of slavery with the 13th Amendment in 1865.