Abolishment of Slavery
President Abraham Lincoln's main goal in the Civil War was to preserve the Union. The abolishment of slavery came as a result of the preservation of the Union, but was not an initial goal.
On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of slaves in states in rebellion.
It was not until January 31, 1865, that the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed, which legally abolished slavery in the United States.
Just 100 years later, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed, which made it easier for Southern blacks to register to vote. President Johnson also issued an executive order which enforced affirmative action in the same year.
On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of slaves in states in rebellion.
It was not until January 31, 1865, that the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed, which legally abolished slavery in the United States.
Just 100 years later, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed, which made it easier for Southern blacks to register to vote. President Johnson also issued an executive order which enforced affirmative action in the same year.