What was slave trade like during the civil war?

During the Civil War (1861-1865), the transatlantic slave trade had already been abolished in the United States since 1808, but the internal slave trade persisted, particularly in the South. Many enslaved people were sold and relocated to support the Confederate economy and labor needs. The war intensified debates over slavery, leading to significant changes, including the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which declared freedom for enslaved individuals in Confederate states. Ultimately, the Civil War was pivotal in leading to the abolition of slavery in the United States, culminating in the 13th Amendment in 1865.