The movement aimed at abolishing the practice of slavery in the 19th century is known as the abolitionist movement. This social and political effort emerged primarily in the United States and Europe, advocating for the end of slavery and the emancipation of enslaved individuals. Prominent figures in this movement included Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison. The movement gained momentum through moral arguments, political activism, and the establishment of anti-slavery societies, significantly influencing public opinion and leading to legislative changes, culminating in the eventual abolition of slavery in many countries.