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The abolitionist movement typically refers to the organized uprising against slavery that grew in the 30 years prior to the United States Civil War. However, slavery had existed in the United States since the founding of the colonies, and some people fought to abolish the practice from the time it was established.
Overview. Abolitionism was a social reform effort to abolish slavery in the United States. It started in the mid-eighteenth century and lasted until 1865, when slavery was officially outlawed after the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution.
The Abolitionist movement in the United States of America was an effort to end slavery in a nation that valued personal freedom and believed “all men are created equal.” Over time, abolitionists grew more strident in their demands, and slave owners entrenched in response, fueling regional divisiveness that ultimately led to the American Civil War.
