Question:
Even though I'm American, I can relate to them.

Does it follow that "I'm European, that's why I can't relate to them."?
Answer:
no

Question:
I don't know then.

Does it follow that "I do know, then."?
Answer:
no

Question:
You know, Fairbanks is such a small town, he probably wouldn't have to do much besides hit the bars talking about Christ dying for your sins and shooting a good game of nine-ball, and folks would just follow him.

Does it follow that "Fairbanks is a city with plenty of entertainment choices for a man with nothing to do."?
Answer:
no

Question:
Japan's progress toward parliamentary democracy was halted in the 1930s by the growing nationalism being imposed on government by the generals and admirals.

Does it follow that "The generals and admirals imposed nationalism because they had to, not because they wanted to."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell