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What was the reason for the decline in the status of football during the 19th century?
What was the reason for the decline in the status of football during the 19th century?
- The popularity of rugby
- Lack of interest from the working class
- The establishment of standardized rules
- Industrialization and urbanization (correct)
When was the Football Association (FA) formed?
When was the Football Association (FA) formed?
- 1843
- 1863 (correct)
- 1870
- Medieval times
What was the reason for rugby remaining outside the FA?
What was the reason for rugby remaining outside the FA?
- Rugby was not popular at the time
- Rugby had a different set of rules, including handling the ball (correct)
- The FA did not want rugby to be a part of it
- The FA did not allow any other sports to be a part of it
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Study Notes
- Modern football originated in Britain in the 19th century.
- "Folk football" was played before medieval times with few rules.
- Industrialization and urbanization reduced leisure time for the working class and undermined the game's status.
- Football became a winter game between residence houses at public schools.
- Each school had its own rules, making it difficult for players to continue playing at university.
- In 1843, an attempt was made to standardize and codify the rules of play at the University of Cambridge.
- In 1863, the Football Association (FA) was formed and printed rules were established, prohibiting carrying the ball.
- Rugby remained outside the FA because of its handling game.
- By 1870, all handling of the ball except by the goalkeeper was prohibited by the FA.
- The text also includes a brief mention of Usain Bolt breaking the world record in the Men's 200m Final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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