Which statement correctly describes the change in National FFA Convention attendance from 1942 to 1946?

• A. 217 in 1942 rising to 12,500 in 1946
• B. 12,500 in 1942 rising to 217 in 1946
• C. Both were under 1,000
• D. The convention was canceled in 1946

Answer: (A)

This question is about how attendance at the National FFA Convention changed from 1942 to 1946 and what that says about events during that era. In 1942, attendance was very small—217 people—reflecting wartime travel limits and resource constraints. By 1946, after World War II ended, the convention drew about 12,500 attendees, showing a major rebound and renewed interest in large gatherings.

So the statement that 217 in 1942 rose to 12,500 in 1946 is the best fit because it matches these historical numbers and the known postwar revival. The other possibilities conflict with the actual data: 12,500 in 1942 would imply a large prewar convention during wartime constraints, both years under 1,000 contradicts the 12,500 figure, and saying the convention was canceled in 1946 doesn’t align with the record of a large attendance that year.