tappan
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Definition
Proper noun * Arthur Tappan (1786-1865): A prominent American merchant, philanthropist, and abolitionist. He was a key figure in the anti-slavery movement, co-founding the American Anti-Slavery Society and financially supporting abolitionist publications and legal defenses.
Usage Notes
- "Tappan" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the historical figure Arthur Tappan or, by extension, his brother and fellow abolitionist Lewis Tappan.
- It is typically used in historical, biographical, or academic contexts related to 19th-century American history and the abolitionist movement.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The financial backing of Tappan was crucial for the publication of the anti-slavery newspaper "The Emancipator."
- Historians study the correspondence between Tappan and William Lloyd Garrison to understand divisions within the abolitionist movement.
Advanced Usage
- "The Tappan brothers": This phrase specifically refers to Arthur and his brother Lewis Tappan, who were business partners and collaborated closely in their abolitionist work.
- The Tappan brothers used their wealth to fund the legal defense of the enslaved Africans in the Amistad case.
Variants and Related Words
- Tappanite (noun, historical): A term sometimes used to describe a follower or supporter of Arthur Tappan's particular faction or principles within the abolitionist movement.
Synonyms
- Abolitionist: (noun) A person who advocated for the abolition of slavery.
- Philanthropist: (noun) A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes.
Related Historical Context
- American Anti-Slavery Society: The national organization co-founded by Arthur Tappan in 1833.
- The Amistad Case: A famous 1841 Supreme Court case concerning a slave ship rebellion, in which the Tappan brothers were instrumental in providing legal and financial support for the defense.
Noun
- United States abolitionist (1786-1865)