A chronology of tax and welfare
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Introduction
Students construct a timeline of tax and welfare events and developments in the period between Federation and the end of World War I. They identify significant changes that occurred during this period which supports their understanding of the concept of historical significance.
Achievement standard
By the end of Year 9, students explain the historical significance of the period of the early modern world up to 1918. They explain the causes and effects of events, developments, turning points or movements globally, in Australia and in relation to the First World War or in an Asian context. They describe the social, cultural, economic and/or political aspects related to the changes and continuities in a society or a historical period. Students explain the role of significant ideas, individuals, groups and institutions connected to the developments of this period and their influences on the historical events.
Students develop and modify questions about the past to inform historical inquiry. They locate, select and compare primary and secondary sources, and use information in sources as evidence in historical inquiry. They explain the origin, content, context and purpose of primary and secondary sources. Students compare sources to determine the accuracy, usefulness and reliability of sources as evidence. They explain causes and effects, and patterns of continuity and change connected to a period, event or movement. Students compare perspectives of significant events and developments, and explain the factors that influence these perspectives. They analyse different and contested historical interpretations. Students use historical knowledge, concepts and terms to develop descriptions, explanations and historical arguments that acknowledge evidence from sources.
Content descriptions
Historical Knowledge and Understanding
The effects of World War I on Australian society, such as the role of women, political debates about conscription, relationships with the British Empire, and the experiences of returned soldiers. (AC9HH9K11)
Historical Skills
Analyse cause and effect, and evaluate patterns of continuity and change. (AC9HH9S05)
Student learning resources
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Tax and welfare on the home front - Sources
Suggested activity sequence
This sequence is intended as a framework to be modified and adapted by teachers to suit the needs of a class group.
- Students individually:
- read sources A-C, noting any key dates when change occurred
- construct an annotated timeline showing significant changes to taxation and welfare from 1900 to the end of World War I.
- Engage the class in a discussion. You might find the following questions useful.
- What significant tax events occurred during World War I? Why?
- Who was eligible for welfare payments during World War I?
- What would it be like living during these times if
- you were unemployed
- your husband was at war
- your husband died at war
- you were a member of the working poor?