The focus of the abolitionist movement in the 19th century was primarily the eradication of slavery and the promotion of social justice for enslaved individuals. Abolitionists advocated for the immediate emancipation of enslaved persons, emphasizing human rights and moral arguments against slavery's brutality and inhumanity. Key figures, such as Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman, played monumental roles in activism, working through speeches, publications, and the Underground Railroad. The movement also intersected with other reform movements, such as women's rights. Ultimately, the relentless efforts of abolitionists culminated in significant legislative changes, including the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 and the eventual ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment.