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the emergence and nature of significant economic, social and political ideas in the period, including nationalism (ACOKFH019)

Elaborations
  • outlining the features that reflect the emergence of a belief in social and political equality, including the right to vote, egalitarianism and universal education in Australia
  • recognising how events such as the French Revolution and American independence contributed to ideas of equality
  • the role of Classical models and theories on the invention of democratic values
General capabilities
  • Intercultural understanding Intercultural understanding
  • Personal and social capability Personal and social capability
  • Ethical understanding Ethical understanding
ScOT terms

Political systems,  Economy,  Political independence,  Modern history

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