Perspectives on income tax

History Year 9 AC v8.4 60

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Introduction

Students analyse a range of sources to explore different perspectives on the Australian Government's introduction of an income tax during World War I. They example why the tax was introduced even in the face of opposition.

Achievement standard

By the end of Year 9, students refer to key events and the actions of individuals and groups to explain patterns of change and continuity over time. They analyse the causes and effects of events and developments and make judgments about their importance. They explain the motives and actions of people at the time. Students explain the significance of these events and developments over the short and long term. They explain different interpretations of the past.

Students sequence events and developments within a chronological framework, with reference to periods of time and their duration. When researching, students develop different kinds of questions to frame a historical inquiry. They interpret, process, analyse and organise information from a range of primary and secondary sources and use it as evidence to answer inquiry questions. Students examine sources to compare different points of view. When evaluating these sources, they analyse origin and purpose, and draw conclusions about their usefulness. They develop their own interpretations about the past. Students develop texts, particularly explanations and discussions, incorporating historical interpretations. In developing these texts and organising and presenting their conclusions, they use historical terms and concepts, evidence identified in sources, and they reference these sources.

Content descriptions

Historical Knowledge and Understanding

The impact of World War I, with a particular emphasis on Australia including the changing role of women (ACDSEH096).

Historical Skills

Identify the origin, purpose and context of primary and secondary sources (ACHHS169).

Identify and analyse the perspectives of people from the past (ACHHS172).

Teacher resources

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Teacher tool

Talking cards

Student learning resources

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Sources

Tax and welfare on the home front - Sources

 
Worksheet

Perspectives on income tax

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.

  1. Use a grouping strategy to organise students into groups of 4.
  2. Students:
  3. Groups discuss:
    • their findings and agree on the different perspectives about the Australian Government’s introduction of income tax
    • why different views existed.
  4. To promote collaborative and purposeful talk, use the talking cards.
  5. Conduct a class discussion on group findings. You might find the following questions useful:
    • What were the arguments for the introduction of an Australian Government income tax?
    • What were concerns raised about the introduction of an Australian Government income tax?
    • Why do you think both major political parties agreed to impose a federal income tax even though concerns existed?