Slavery abolition

Slavery abolition refers to the movement and legal actions aimed at ending the practice of slavery, where individuals are owned and forced to work without pay. Abolitionists fought against the moral and ethical implications of slavery, arguing for the rights and freedoms of enslaved people. Key milestones include the British Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, the U.S. Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, and various global efforts to eradicate the practice. These efforts were driven by social, political, and humanitarian factors, ultimately leading to the recognition of human rights and the legal emancipation of enslaved individuals.