Views on the ownership of slaves in the 1800s were mixed among Westerners. In some parts of the Western world, especially in the Southern United States, owning slaves was seen as a normal and acceptable practice. However, there were also many individuals and groups in the Western world who disapproved of slavery and worked to abolish it. The abolitionist movement gained traction in the 19th century, with many Westerners advocating for the end of the institution of slavery. Ultimately, the Civil War in the United States and other events led to the abolition of slavery in many Western countries.
