Which sentence BEST explains how the setting of the story influences the plot?
Because the story takes place in the United
States, the president must try to prevent the
strike.
Because the story takes place in the past, the
postal system was an important means of
long-distance communication.
Because the story takes place in New York,
many postal workers are able to vote for the
strike.
Because the story takes place outside, there
is a threat of storms interrupting the postal
workers' celebration.