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
2022-2023 UIL Social Studies High School Topic: The Roar of the 1920's and Their Echo Through Time: From the Great War to the Great Depression
Primary Reading Selection: New World Coming: The 1920s and the Making of Modern America by Nathan Miller Da Capo Press; (2003)
Available from Texas Educational Paperbacks, Inc
The Reading List and Supplemental Resource list will be updated for 2022-2023 and can be found on the right-hand side of this webpage under Social Studies Topic for you to download.
State Contest Director
Andrew Bates
abates@sabinepass.net
CONTEST HANDBOOK
Social Studies Topic
Sample Test
(Not based on current reading list).