13th Amendment By Lexi_Hess Period: 1700 to 1860 Slavery became popular in the 17th and 18th century Period: 1830 to 1850 Growing tension between the north and south since the 1830's Nov 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln elected president Apr 12, 1861 Civil war begins May 9, 1865 civil war ends Dec 6, 1865 13th amendment is created