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.
Additional Information
2023-2024 UIL Social Studies High School Topic: Modern South Asia: The people, places, and politics of the subcontinent (1857-Present)
Primary Reading Selection: His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire
Available from Texas Educational Paperbacks, Inc
The Reading List and Supplemental Resource list will be updated for 2023-2024 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).
Rubric
- Rubric for the Social Studies Essay (updated 2024)
- Essay Scoring Guide