Sentence 1: After the war, sugarcane and pineapple production remained strong for a time, but tourism began its rise to ascendancy.

Sentence 2: Sugarcane and pineapple were some of the most valuable crops.
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer: yes

Sentence 1: If the villagers saw a knife-wielding desert ghost in their town, it would be difficult to ever get them to trust the seven swords again.

Sentence 2: The villagers do not believe in ghosts.
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer: no

Sentence 1: It is more expensive than the run-of-the-mill Century line of car seats (a Britax runs above $200), but it is made of material so hard it would crack your knee if you walked into it, and its belting system is far more encompassing and elaborate than the average car seat's.

Sentence 2: The quality of this car seat is superior, hence it's a bit more expensive than others.
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer:
yes