Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in December 1865 and it abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. This amendment marked a significant turning point in American history as it legally ended the practice of slavery, which had been a fundamental part of the country's social and economic structure.

The 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments focus on civil rights and voting rights, with the 14th Amendment addressing citizenship and equal protection under the law, the 15th Amendment granting African American men the right to vote, and the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. While all these amendments significantly advanced civil rights, it was the 13th Amendment that specifically ended the institution of slavery itself.