The end of slavery in the United States was primarily achieved through a combination of moral, economic, and political factors. The abolitionist movement gained momentum in the decades leading up to the Civil War, emphasizing the moral imperative to end slavery. Additionally, the economic shifts resulting from the Industrial Revolution made the institution of slavery less viable. Finally, the Civil War (1861-1865) culminated in the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 and the passage of the 13th Amendment in 1865, which formally abolished slavery.
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