Tag Archives: Ratification

Consent of the Governed

Consent of the Governedby Michael DoyleAs a people, our government transformedWhen we could not be forcefully conformedTo a loss of rightful, popular sovereigntyThis could not be allowed by our dignityUnjust in his dictatorial set of actionsWe, the Americans, demanded satisfactionThis … Continue reading

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The Death of Empires and America Marches On

American history continues through the beginning of the Great Depression. The Death of Empires and America Marches On by Michael Doyle The end of the Great War brought down empires from prior Redrawing Europe’s map by 14 Points down to … Continue reading

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Swing Around the Circle

Civil War ends and an attempt at racial justice was attempted.  How did things get so completely flawed? Swing Around the Circle by Michael Doyle A country brought to ruin sought salvation From a barren wasteland in need of transformation … Continue reading

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A Federation Begins

In the formation of the American Constitution, the world’s political  republican theory took a leap into reality despite some downsides. A Federation Begins by Michael Doyle The extending of institutionalized slavery Remains a bleak mark in American history Kicking the … Continue reading

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