Teachers, help is on the way! Do Now: Understanding American History in 5 Minutes (1789-1861) is a multi-purposed workbook that you can use as a: Creative yet sound introduction to fundamental historical events and concepts. The book uses a variety of material, including primary sources, to help students think critically about historical lessons. Writing-based assessment device that will challenge students to elevate their understanding of historical perspectives. Tool to teach students how to analyze and interpret political cartoons, graphs, charts, and data. Students, if you value the men and women and events that make up the history of our nation, then Do Now: Understanding American History (1789-1861) in 5 Minutes is for you. If you are not one of those students, then this book is really for you! Do Now will ask historical questions that are as relevant as a status update.