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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…

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…

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…

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?…

  Linked activities: Values of democracy and the tax system (AC v9.0) Values of democracy and the tax system (AC v8.4)

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…

All 3 levels of government in Australia work together to provide Australians with the goods and services they need. Although some responsibilities of the 3 levels of government overlap, table 1 shows that each level provides different services to Australians. How is tax revenue spent? Table 1: Services provided by the 3 levels of government Australian Government State or territory governments Local councils…

Group Possible activities and/or sacrifices on the home front Why those activities or sacrifices? Possible thoughts or feelings Why those thoughts or feelings? Women (including war widows) Men Children…