The primary focus of the abolitionist movement in the United States was to end the institution of slavery and promote racial equality. Activists sought to dismantle the legal and social frameworks that upheld slavery, emphasizing the moral and ethical arguments against the practice. Prominent abolitionists, such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison, advocated through speeches, publications, and organizing networks to support enslaved individuals and educate the public about the brutal realities of slavery. The movement played a crucial role in raising awareness and galvanizing public sentiment, ultimately leading to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery in 1865.