Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. Ratified in December 1865, it states: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." This marked a significant turning point in American history, signifying the end of the legal institution of slavery and laying the groundwork for future civil rights advancements.

The other amendments listed serve different purposes: the 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, established citizenship rights and equal protection under the law; the 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude; and the 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote. Each of these amendments contributed to the expansion of civil rights but did not address the issue of slavery directly like the 13th Amendment did.