West Coast Japanese Submarine Raid Backfires

A Japanese submarine attacked Barbara, causing slight damage. The attack aimed to lower American morale but backfired due to poor marksmanship. The shelling, which included 25 shells, resulted in minimal damage and was intended to distract from President Roosevelt's broadcast. Despite the raid, America remained intact.

What was the outcome of the Japanese submarine attack on Barbara?

• Minimal damage with poor marksmanship

• Significant damage to the city

• Complete destruction of the refinery

• Successful disruption of American broadcasts

How many shells were fired at the refinery during the attack?

• 30 shells

• 10 shells

• 15 shells

• 25 shells

What was the closest a shell came to hitting a significant target?

• A 60,000 gallon tank

• An 80,000 gallon tank

• A 100,000 gallon tank

• A 50,000 gallon tank

What was the intended purpose of the raid's timing?

• To coincide with a military parade

• To coincide with a national holiday

• To disrupt President Roosevelt's broadcast

• To mark the anniversary of a previous attack

What was the overall impact of the raid on American morale?

• It caused widespread panic

• It significantly lowered morale

• It backfired and boosted morale

• It had no impact on morale