Question: The police tried to blockade the bridge to prevent the criminals from escaping because they needed to pass this route to gain freedom.
Based on this sentence, who is they?

Answer: the criminals

Question: New York City was grateful for the sacrifices the American Armed Forces did to save their city because they managed to divert a devastating attack.
Based on this sentence, who is they?

Answer: the American Armed Forces

Question: John flicked Bill because he had a fly on his shirt.
Based on this sentence, who is he?

Answer: Bill

Question: John fired Dave because he had too many employees.
Based on this sentence, who is he?

Answer:
John