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