How did James Peck experience discrimination because of his race during the war? A. He tried to join the Naval Air Force but was
turned away. B. He tried to join the Abraham Lincoln Brigade but was denied entry. C. He was denied his pilot’s license after completing aviation school. D. He wrote a book regarding social injustices, but it was never published.
Answer: A. He tried to join the Naval Air Force but was turned away.
Explanation: James Peck was an American activist during World War II and during the Civil Rights Movement. He participated in the Journey of Reconciliation and the Freedom Ride.
During World War, James Peck wanted to join the naval air force but he was turned away. The issue of discrimination was common during this period.
