13. Abolition Movements and the End of Legal Slavery
The rise of abolitionist movements in the 18th and 19th centuries marked a turning point in the global fight against slavery. Activists, former slaves, and religious groups campaigned for freedom and human rights, inspiring landmark legislation like Britain’s Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 and the U.S. Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. These victories did not end exploitation entirely, but they reshaped legal and moral standards worldwide.
