Judge — January 14, 1911 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents four political cartoons critical of American imperial expansion, likely from the early 1900s. **"Civilization"** depicts a train labeled with colonial destinations (India, Egypt, London) crushing indigenous peoples—satirizing claims that imperialism brings "progress." **"Bumped"** shows a figure struggling under burdens labeled "Strikes," "Wages," and other domestic problems, suggesting America cannot handle both colonial ambitions and internal issues. **"The Call of the South"** appears to reference Southern U.S. economic struggles or colonial interests. **"Can He Carry the Load?"** depicts an overburdened figure carrying multiple labeled weights, questioning whether America can sustain its imperial commitments. **"What We Get and What We Give"** shows unequal exchange between America and colonial territories on a steamship—critiquing the exploitative nature of imperialism.