What did they do about the slaves in 1865?

In 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was proposed and later ratified, officially abolishing slavery throughout the country. This landmark legislation marked the end of legal slavery in the United States, providing freedom to millions of enslaved individuals. Following the amendment's passage, the federal government began taking steps to integrate formerly enslaved people into society, although significant challenges and resistance remained. The year also saw the end of the Civil War, which had been fought in part over the issue of slavery.