The True Story behind Trifles

Question 1

Which of the following newspaper headlines contain a highly subjective tone? Check all boxes next to the subjective headlines.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“Our Neighbors, Japanese Spies”; “Japanese Americans, Foes Not Friends”

Question 2

What tone do the writers create with the words “regret” and “removal”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sad

Question 3

What is the purpose of the passage’s tone?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to inform readers that, despite mistreatment, the writers still believe in Americanism

Question 4

What were the primary assumptions behind the signing of Executive Order 9066?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People of Japanese heritage, even if born in the United States, might have retained loyalty to Japan.

Question 5

Which quotation is an unwarranted assumption?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“The Secretary of War is hereby authorized to provide for residents every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage.”

The True Story behind Trifles Answers