The main goal of the abolitionist movement was to end slavery in the United States.

Emerging in the early 19th century, this movement sought to eradicate the institution of slavery and promote the rights of African Americans. Abolitionists, including notable figures like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison, utilized various strategies such as writing, public speaking, and organizing underground railroads to aid enslaved individuals. The movement gained momentum leading up to the Civil War, significantly influencing public opinion and ultimately contributing to the passage of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in 1865.