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Before his death

  • The Fugitive Slave law was passed in 1850 in which he became even more determined to go against the government.
  • He began to put time and money into the underground railroad.
  • He did live to see the Emancipation Proclamation before his death on July 23rd, 1865.

Gag Rule

  • The Gag Rule of 1836 was the first to pass of a series that banned petitioning the Abolition of slavery.

American Anti-Slavery Society

  • In 1833, with the help of Theodore Weld and Arthur's brother, Lewis, they started the American Anti-Slavery Society
  • Wanted to convince the northerners and southerners that slavery was inhumane.
  • The group soon went to congress who imposed the Gag Rule.

Abolition Movement

Arther Tappan

May 22, 1786-

July 23,1865

  • Used his wealth for missionary societies, colleges, and theological seminaries
  • In 1830's, Arthur and his brother Lewis began to work in the abolitionism.
  • They allied with with Journal of Commerce to found the American Anti-Slavery Society

Personal Life

  • Born May 22, 1786- Died July 23, 1865
  • Religious childhood
  • Went into dry good business at 15
  • Started new company in New York City with his brother and both became very wealthy

American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society

  • In 1840, the brothers continued their work and founded the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society and the American Missionary Association
  • The split from the American Anti-Slavery Society was based on women's rights, opposition to the government and other fundamental views were important to the society's doctrines.

American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society

  • In 1840, the brothers continued their work and founded the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society and the American Missionary Association
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