We all know that all of the slaves owners didn't agree with the 13th Amendment, because they wanted to keep them so that they could work on their plantation. The ratification came eight months after the end of the war but it repressented the climax of the struggle against slavery. When the war began some in the North were against fighting what they saw as a movement to end slavery. Although many northern Democrats and fearful Republicans were opposed to slaverys expansion they were hesitant about outlawing the institution entirely. The war escalation after the First Battle of Bull Run Virginia in July 1861 caused many to rethink the role that slavery played in creating the conflict.
Lincoln believe that a constituntional amendment was necessary to ensure the end of slavery. Some insisted on including provisions to prevent discrimination against Africans and African-Americans. A Republican victory in the 1864 presidential election would guarantee the success of the amendment. The Democrats favored remaking of states rights which would include at least the possibility for the states to maintain slavery. Lincoln's overwhelming victory set in motion the events leading to ratification of the amendment. The House passed the measure in January 1865 and it was sent to the states for ratification. When Georgia ratified it on December 6, 1865, the institution of slavery officially ceased to exist in the United States.
Lincoln believe that a constituntional amendment was necessary to ensure the end of slavery. Some insisted on including provisions to prevent discrimination against Africans and African-Americans. A Republican victory in the 1864 presidential election would guarantee the success of the amendment. The Democrats favored remaking of states rights which would include at least the possibility for the states to maintain slavery. Lincoln's overwhelming victory set in motion the events leading to ratification of the amendment. The House passed the measure in January 1865 and it was sent to the states for ratification. When Georgia ratified it on December 6, 1865, the institution of slavery officially ceased to exist in the United States.