Social Studies
Elements of the Contest
The Social Studies Contest consists of 45 objective questions and an essay. Students are expected to master primary reading selections, as well as specific documents, and to be familiar with general-knowledge social studies concepts and terms. Each year, the contest focuses on a different topic area and a reading list that is provided by UIL.
Social Studies Overview Video
Additional Information
2020-2021 UIL Social Studies High School Topic: American Empire: Expansion, Imperialism, and Intervention
Primary Reading Selection: Honor in the Dust: Theodore Roosevelt, War in the Philippines, and the Rise and Fall of America’s Imperial Dream, by Gregg Jones
The Reading List and Supplemental Resource list has been updated for 2020-201 and can be found on the right-hand side of this webpage under Social Studies Topic for you to download.
web: www.tepbooks.com
State Contest Director
Andrew Bates
abates@sabinepass.net
CONTEST HANDBOOK
Social Studies Topic
- 2021-22 Reading List and Terms (Final as of August 2021)
- 2020-2021 Reading List and Terms (updated July 6, 2020)
- Historical List of Topics
Sample Test
(Not based on current reading list).