Passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, the 13th amendment abolished slavery in the United States
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The main purpose of the 13th amendment was to abolish slavery. But in reality, what Abraham Lincoln wanted to do was create a more unified America. He not only wanted to abolish slavery but he also want to attempt to abolish Discrimination in the United states. According Ourdocuments.net, Abraham Lincoln had a very strong passion for Unity and equality.