Did jeanne become a baton-twirler thinking it would make her more acceptable to the other American students Farewell to manzanar?

Yes, Jeanne became a baton-twirler in an attempt to fit in and be more accepted by her American peers. She believed that participating in this popular activity would help her bridge the cultural gap and gain social acceptance among her classmates. Her desire for belonging highlights the struggles of identity and assimilation faced by Japanese Americans during and after their internment.