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[[File:Slavezanzibar2.JPG|Slavezanzibar2|thumb]] [[File:Portrait_of_Chevalier_de_Saint-George.jpg|Portrait of Chevalier de Saint-George|thumb|left]] [[File:Jacques_Pierre_Brissot_(1754-1793).jpg|Jacques Pierre Brissot (1754-1793)|thumb|left]] [[File:Biard_Abolition_de_l'esclavage_1849.jpg|Biard Abolition de l'esclavage 1849|thumb]] [[File:William_Murray_of_Mansfield.jpg|William Murray of Mansfield|thumb]] '''Abolitionism''' is a movement aimed at ending the [[slavery|slave trade]] and freeing those who are enslaved. It is a historical and global phenomenon, with significant movements in the [[United States]], [[United Kingdom]], and other parts of the world. The abolitionist movement became particularly prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries, leading to the eventual abolition of slavery in many countries.

==Origins and History==
The roots of abolitionism can be traced back to the late 17th century, with movements emerging in Europe and the Americas. In the [[United Kingdom]], the [[Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade]] was formed in 1787, playing a crucial role in the abolition of the slave trade through the [[Slave Trade Act 1807]]. Similarly, in the [[United States]], abolitionist sentiment grew, leading to the establishment of various anti-slavery societies. The [[American Civil War]] (1861-1865) and the [[Emancipation Proclamation]] issued by President [[Abraham Lincoln]] in 1863 were pivotal in the abolition of slavery in the U.S., culminating in the [[Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution|Thirteenth Amendment]] in 1865, which formally abolished slavery.

==Key Figures==
Several key figures emerged within the abolitionist movement, advocating for the end of slavery through writings, speeches, and political action. Notable abolitionists include [[William Wilberforce]], who was instrumental in the British abolitionist movement; [[Frederick Douglass]] and [[Harriet Tubman]], both of whom were former slaves and became leading figures in the American abolitionist movement; and [[Olaudah Equiano]], whose autobiography detailed his experiences as a slave and became influential in the British abolitionist movement.

==Methods and Strategies==
Abolitionists employed a variety of methods and strategies to achieve their goals, including the publication of anti-slavery literature, public speaking, organizing petitions, and political lobbying. The [[Underground Railroad]] was a network established by abolitionists to help enslaved African Americans escape to free states and Canada.

==Impact and Legacy==
The abolitionist movement had a profound impact on the societies in which it operated, leading to significant legal and social changes. The abolition of slavery and the slave trade marked a pivotal moment in history, influencing subsequent human rights movements. The legacy of abolitionism is remembered and celebrated, though the struggle against forms of modern slavery and racial injustice continues.

==See Also==
* [[Slavery in the United States]]
* [[Slavery in the British and French Caribbean]]
* [[Anti-Slavery International]]
* [[Human rights]]

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