The first step was economic aggression. . . . Our economy was based on one product—the export of sugar—with one market: the United States. . . . Then they turned to backing . . . a campaign to destroy our stores and factories began. They organize sabotage against our wealth, they burn cane. They began to send planes over to burn it, but there was so much scandal that they changed tactics. They began to stir up counterrevolutionary groups. . . . The US has no right to meddle in our domestic affairs. We have a different tradition, a different culture, our own way of thinking. . . . Throughout the whole world there are demonstrations in support of us and against the United States. In less than 72 hours we have destroyed the invasion which was prepared by the brains of the Pentagon with all the tactics and preparations of a war. The United States, brought it on themselves. All we did was defend ourselves. –Prime Minister Fidel Castro,
April 23, 1961

What evidence does Castro give of direct US involvement in Cuba? Check all that apply.

The US destroyed Cuban sugar cane.
The US aided and armed revolutionaries.
The US destroyed Cuban stores and factories.
The US supported an invasion of Cuba.
The US orchestrated an invasion of Cuba.
The US staged demonstrations against Cuba.