What does the men being fitted for a new suit represent in the political cartoon

During the late 19th century leading into the early 20th century, American imperialism was on a rise. ... This cartoon titled, “What The United States Fought For”, justifies the reasons for imperializing lands like the Philippines, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Isthmus of Panama

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i think that the answer is polishing peanuts

a slave could own nothing, he can't have a wife, children, or a home. they cant possess nothing and acquire nothing. hope this