Perspectives on income tax
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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 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
Identify the origin and content of sources, and explain the purpose and context of primary and secondary sources. (AC9HH9S03)
Compare perspectives in sources and explain how these are influenced by significant events, ideas, locations, beliefs and values. (AC9HH9S06)
Teacher resources
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Talking cards
Student learning resources
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Tax and welfare on the home front - Sources
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.
- Use a grouping strategy to organise students into groups of 4.
- Students:
- Groups discuss:
- their findings and agree on the different perspectives about the Australian Government’s introduction of income tax
- why different views existed.
- To promote collaborative and purposeful talk, use the talking cards.
- 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?