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The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States

Ratification in December 1865 constitutionally banned involuntary servitude

Following the end of the American Civil War, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was officially ratified in December 1865. The amendment formally outlawed slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the nation, freeing millions of African Americans from perpetual bondage.

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Where does this come from, and can I check it?: Ratification in December 1865 constitutionally banned involuntary servitude. The figure is taken from National Archives, which is linked in full on this page. Every fact on Mondo Knows names its source rather than repeating an unsourced claim.
Is this really a history fact?: Yes. It sits on the History shelf, one of 1,090 sourced facts grouped into space, animals, the human body, history, science and more. Category pages collect every fact in the same field.
What else can I read about it?: The links under the fact point to a quiz, game, puzzle or calculator on the same subject, and the shelf below shows related facts. The wording here is original, and quoted phrases are marked as quotations.