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Ideas, revolution and taxation
You are going to collaboratively investigate taxation as a cause and effect of revolution.
It was during the Age of Enlightenment (c.1688-1800) that ideas about the world and the place of people in it emerged, as did the relationship between citizens and government. The Enlightenment was an age that saw the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the French Revolution (1789), in both of which taxation played a significant part.
Part 1: Inquiry…
InvestigationHistoryYear 8Tax and welfare on the home front - Sources
Print one set of sources for each group of 4 students. Laminate if possible as the sources will be used for several activities.Source AAt the turn of the century there was no social security system in Australia. Charitable relief was provided to needy persons by voluntary organisations, in some cases with the assistance of government grants.The main areas of need which attracted charitable assistance were the 'sick poor', neglected children, old…
InformationHistoryYear 9Perspectives on income tax
Source
Nature of source
(Primary, Secondary, author,
purpose, date, context)
Arguments for the introduction of Commonwealth income taxes
Arguments against the introduction of Commonwealth income taxes
D
E
F
G…
WorksheetHistoryYear 9Four brothers lost in battle
Part 1: Video viewing guide
How many Australian families lost 4 sons at war?
What is unique about the Watherston family?
Complete the following:
Son
Place of death
How did he die?…
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Linked activities:
Values of democracy and the tax system (AC v9.0)
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VisualiserCivics & CitizenshipYear 10How do entrepreneurial qualities contribute to success?
Part 1: Deciding on entrepreneurial qualities
In groups, decide on the meaning of each quality listed in table 1. Underline the unfamiliar words and research their meaning.
Identify those you think are entrepreneurial behaviours and/or qualities–highlight them.
From these, select the top 10 entrepreneurial behaviours and/or qualities.
Share your shortlist with another group and discuss any differences between each group’s list.
Both…
InvestigationWork StudiesYear 9