Question

a journalist is writing an article about an organized protest in the wake of a factory closure. read the piece of information in each row, then select the section where it fits best. at a recent press conference, mayor lee ann marks said, \my administration is committed to helping the parties find a swift and fair resolution.\ when the factory closed, close to 1,000 people lost their jobs. nearly three hundred people held signs and chanted at the intersection of third avenue and thompson street, causing a major disruption to the morning commute. former employees claim that the factory owners knew about the planned closure for many months before informing employees.

Explanation:

• The first row is about the mayor's statement regarding the protest, which is a reaction to the protest.
• The second row provides information about the factory closure (background as it sets the context for the protest).
• The third row describes the protest event (people holding signs, chanting, causing disruption).
• The fourth row is about former employees' claims related to the factory closure (background as it gives more context about the situation leading to the protest).

Answer:

• At a recent press conference, Mayor Lee Ann Marks said, "My administration is committed to helping the parties find a swift and fair resolution." - Reactions to the protest
• When the factory closed, close to 1,000 people lost their jobs. - Background
• Nearly three hundred people held signs and chanted at the intersection of Third Avenue and Thompson Street, causing a major disruption to the morning commute. - Protest event
• Former employees claim that the factory owners knew about the planned closure for many months before informing employees. - Background