What was the constitutional amendment that abolished slavery in the United States?

The 13th Amendment is the constitutional amendment that abolished slavery in the United States. Ratified in 1865, it explicitly states that "neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." This significant change in the Constitution marked a pivotal moment in American history, reflecting the outcome of the Civil War and the growing movement towards civil rights and equality. The amendment laid the groundwork for subsequent advancements in civil rights and social justice movements in the United States, making it a foundational element in the struggle against racism and discrimination.