Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. Ratified in 1865, it states that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime, shall exist within the United States or any place subject to its jurisdiction. This marked a significant turning point in American history, as it formally ended the institution of slavery that had existed for centuries and laid the groundwork for future civil rights advancements.

The Fourteenth Amendment primarily addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law, while the Fifteenth Amendment focuses on voting rights, prohibiting the denial of suffrage based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. The Nineteenth Amendment, on the other hand, guarantees women the right to vote. These amendments build on the legacy of the Thirteenth Amendment but do not specifically pertain to the abolition of slavery.