This cartoon was drawn in 1925 by American artist Robert "Bob" Minor, titled "One Day They'll Wake Up”
The cartoon illustrates a powerful shift in global dynamics: figures symbolizing China, India, and Africa rise to their feet, staring down at smaller, trembling characters labeled “U.S. Imperialism,” “British Imperialism,” and “French Imperialism.”
Created during an era dominated by Western imperial powers, the artwork envisioned a future where nations like China and India, along with the African continent, would awaken and challenge Western dominance — foreshadowing a dramatic change in the balance of world power.
Source: History In Pictures
