The major impact of the abolition of slavery on American society was profound, reshaping social, economic, and political structures. The 13th Amendment, enacted in 1865, abolished slavery, transforming the lives of millions of African Americans. This transition prompted a re-evaluation of labor systems, leading to the rise of sharecropping and ongoing economic struggles in the South. Socially, it challenged racial hierarchies, though systemic racism persisted. Politically, the abolition spurred movements for civil rights and greater equality, laying the groundwork for future struggles for justice and representation in American society.