A significant outcome of the abolition of slavery in America at the end of the Civil War was the passage of the 13th Amendment in 1865, which formally abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. This legal change represented a crucial step toward civil rights for African Americans and marked a turning point in U.S. history. However, the end of slavery also led to economic and social upheaval in the South, as formerly enslaved people sought to establish their rights and livelihoods in a post-war society. The struggle for true equality continued, culminating in subsequent rights movements throughout history.