You will be given a definition of a task first, then an example. Follow the example to solve a new instance of the task.
You are given a context, a pronoun, and a noun in this task. The given pronoun is shown in the context within parentheses. You should determine if the pronoun refers to the given noun or not. Please answer with "True" and "False".

Sam pulled up a chair to the piano , but (it) was broken, so he had to sing instead. <sep> Pronoun:it <sep> Noun: the piano
Solution: True
Why? This is a good example. In this context, he had to sing after recognizing it was broken. So, it refers to the piano.

New input: The city councilmen refused the demonstrators a permit because (they) feared violence. <sep> Pronoun:they <sep> Noun: the demonstrators
Solution:
False