Class Warfare

¿Do you think Americans think our government should or should not redistribute wealth by heavy taxes on the rich?

  1. How accurate was your prediction?

  2. What story does the chart tell?

  3. Why do you think American views towards the rich have changed over the years?

  4. Plot out this chart all the way from the present through 2040?

  5. What will be one consequence of the new majority view about taxes and the rich?

  6. What annual income do you believe it takes for someone to quality as "rich"?*

  7. What questions do you have about this poll?

  8. Do you think our government should or should not redistribute wealth by heavy taxes on the rich?

  9. How do you think the information contained in this chart is impacting this year's election?

  10. In the comments section, write a short explanation to a rich person why they should or should not be taxed heavily: Dear rich person...


Action Extension

Contact a candidate in this year's election and explain to them what they should do about what you've learned from the chart.




Learning Extension

*Bonus chart to help answer #6

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