# Congress Creates the Bill of Rights

> Interactive exploration of the creation of the U.S. Bill of Rights. (iPhone/iPad app by National Archives and Records Administration.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congress-creates-the-bill-of-rights/id917839792 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Archives and Records Administration](https://appshunter.io/developer/412969822)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Japanese
- Released: 2014-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congress-creates-the-bill-of-rights/id917839792/reviews.md

## What is Congress Creates the Bill of Rights?

This App requires a secondary download of content, which will start automatically when the App is opened for the first time. 

Explore the proposals, debates, and revisions that shaped the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Why did the U.S. need a Bill of Rights? How did Congress produce the Bill of Rights? What would it be like to participate in the process? Dive into these questions and more with this app from the U.S. National Archives.

Features:

• Take a close look at the featured document "Senate Revisions to the House Proposed Amendments to the U.S. Constitution" with pinch to zoom 

• Survey the challenges to the new nation that made the Constitution and Bill of Rights necessary in a historical slide show

• Get to know the leaders of the debate and explore issues that divided the Federalists and Anti-Federalists 

• Study the evolving language of each proposed amendment as it was shaped in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate

• Participate and reflect in sections designed for individual or collaborative classroom exploration

The Congress Creates the Bill of Rights project includes an eBook and accompanying educational materials available through www.archives.gov/legislative/resources/bill-of-rights.html.

## Key features

- Examine featured historical documents with zoom
- Survey challenges to the new nation via slideshow
- Learn about Federalist and Anti-Federalist leaders
- Study evolving language of proposed amendments
- Engage in classroom exploration activities

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congress-creates-the-bill-of-rights/id917839792/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of my favourite (yes, I use the British spelling) apps!

*2019-05-26*

It's really nice. My favourite features is the one where you get to vote on the amendments.

### 1/5 — Secondary download would not work

*2015-06-22*

I downloaded this program at least three times and the result was the same each time: what I assumed to be the main user interface would briefly appear, but would not interact.  I could get it to even act like there was such a thing as a secondary download, much less to even begin one.  Then a reduced view of the menu would appear that would not do anything regardless of where or how many times it was tapped.  Turning my iPad off did not change anything for better or worse.  I see at least one other person recently had the same problem.  I am using an iPad Air running software version 7.1.1.

### 1/5 — Congress creates

*2015-05-07*

I would love to rate it but I can't open it.  It did take forever to download I have the icon on my iPad but I can't do anything with it.  It won't respond.  It said something about a secondary download when first opened but there is nothing there to indicate how to get that download.  Any advice would be appreciated!  I loaded it unloaded it and reloaded it three times but it still won't open!!

### 5/5 — EXCELLENT - exceeds expectations - More Primary Resources than imaginable

*2014-10-27*

More primary resources related to the creation of the Bill of Rights than I even knew existed all in one location - organized well, presented dynamically, informative, and interesting.  My favorite section - track changes of the First Amendment!!!! Literally watching the First Amendment take shape through compromise, discussion, discourse, and debate.  Thank you Center for Legislative Archives for creating this amazing tool!!!

### 4/5 — Very good app!

*2014-10-02*

I would give this five stars except it takes fooorrreeeever to load. I am serious, it took a long time. However, once it does load, you have text, maps, interactive voting quizzes, and high def original documents where you can very clearly read the handwritten changes to the amendments  as the constitutional Bill of Rights went through  the drafting and editing process. Very cool app. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about Congress Creates the Bill of Rights

### What is the learning methodology of Congress Creates the Bill of Rights?

This app utilizes interactive exploration of primary source documents, historical slideshows, and profiles of key figures. It encourages reflection and participation through activities designed for individual or classroom use.

### How does Congress Creates the Bill of Rights track user progress?

The app focuses on exploration and engagement rather than formal progress tracking. It provides sections for reflection and collaborative learning, allowing users to delve into the historical content at their own pace.

### Does Congress Creates the Bill of Rights offer any certifications?

This application is designed for educational exploration and does not offer formal certifications upon completion of its content.

### What devices is Congress Creates the Bill of Rights compatible with?

Currently, Congress Creates the Bill of Rights is supported on iPads. It requires a secondary download of content upon first opening.

### How often is Congress Creates the Bill of Rights updated?

The app was last updated on July 21, 2015, to version 1.1.2. Information on its update frequency beyond this is not available.

### What is the age rating for Congress Creates the Bill of Rights?

Congress Creates the Bill of Rights has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of young learners and up.

### Does Congress Creates the Bill of Rights have ads?

No, Congress Creates the Bill of Rights does not contain advertisements.

### What do users like most about Congress Creates the Bill of Rights?

Based on its 4.0-star rating from 5 reviews, users likely appreciate the app's direct access to historical documents and its interactive approach to learning about the Bill of Rights.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2015-07-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Technical update for iOS 8.

### 1.0.9 — 2014-09-15

No release notes.

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