If you read up on them they basically downgraded african americans and it led to bad segregation... like when they had to drink out of different drinking fountains bc of their race
Explanation:
I hope this helps even though it is long
When we say the tone is humorous, this means that it is conveying a tone of something funny. Based on the given parts of the conversation above from "telephone conversation", the one that best contributes to its humorous tone would be this: <span>"Madam,," I warned, "I hate a wasted journey -- I am African." Hope this answer helps.</span>
<span>“That is just a euphemism,” he replied, shaking his head.
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