Founding Minds: US Civics AI
Constitution & History Tutor
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Engage in AI-powered conversations with historical figures about the US Constitution and founding documents. Access a library of primary sources, guided lessons, and quizzes to deepen your understanding of civics and history.
What's New in Founding Minds
1.5.3
November 9, 2026
A public-domain Magna Carta, labeled portraits, and an Acknowledgments page. - The Magna Carta now uses Ernest Henderson's public-domain translation of the 1215 charter, including its clauses on consent to taxes. - Each founder's page notes that the portrait is illustrated with AI from a period portrait. - Settings has an Acknowledgments page for the services and code the app uses. - Premium status is more reliable when the app checks your subscription several times at once.
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Premium Monthly
200 AI requests a day and every guided lesson
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FAQ
What is Founding Minds?
Founding Minds is an AI-powered educational app that allows users to converse with historical figures about the US Constitution and founding documents. It also offers guided lessons, quizzes, and access to a library of primary sources.
How does the AI in Founding Minds work?
The AI in Founding Minds is designed to answer questions about the Constitution and founding principles, citing specific sources from the provided documents. Users can select their learning level, from middle school to college, and even hear the founders speak in their own voice.
What primary sources are available in Founding Minds?
The app includes the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, all 85 Federalist Papers, and 32 Anti-Federalist Papers. Users can discuss any of these documents with the AI.
What are the learning levels in Founding Minds?
Founding Minds offers guided lessons at three different levels, catering to middle school, high school, and college students. Each lesson concludes with a quiz to test comprehension.
What are the benefits of the Premium subscription for Founding Minds?
The Premium subscription, available monthly or annually with a 7-day free trial, increases AI messages to 200 per day, unlocks all guided sessions, and provides AI insights on any document or founder. It also supports Family Sharing.
Does Founding Minds require an account?
No, Founding Minds does not require an account to use. The library of primary sources is also accessible without using the AI features.
On which devices can I use Founding Minds?
Founding Minds is available on iPhone and iPad, supporting a wide range of iOS devices.
How often is Founding Minds updated?
The latest version of Founding Minds is 1.5.3, and it was last updated on November 9, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
