The movement aimed to abolish slavery in the 19th century is known as the Abolitionist Movement. It comprised a diverse coalition of activists, reformers, and everyday citizens who campaigned for the end of slavery and the emancipation of enslaved people primarily in the United States and the British Empire. Prominent figures like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison played critical roles in advocating for abolition, using speeches, writings, and underground networks to advance their cause. The movement paved the way for significant legislative changes, including the U.S. Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and the eventual passage of the 13th Amendment.