The Origins of Football and Rugby

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What was the major concern of public figures in the early Victorian era regarding schoolboys?

Their lack of physical education (correct)

Their preference for other games

Their academic performance

Their behavior outside of school

What led to the formation of the Football Association in 1863?

The popularity of football among school children

The need to establish a national football league

A desire to standardize school games nationwide

Confusion arising from different sets of football rules played by clubs (correct)

What was the initial problem faced when clubs began to organize fixtures?

Lack of interest from school children

Resistance from headmasters

Difficulty in finding suitable playing fields

Different football teams played with different rules (correct)

What was the reason for the popularity of an early form of football among school children?

It provided an outlet for their energy and competitive spirit Signup and view all the answers

What led to the belief among headmasters that more physical education was needed?

Weekly games lessons were getting the best of schoolboys Signup and view all the answers

What was 'hacking' in early football?

Kicking an opponent's shins to regain possession Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate response of Blackheath to the removal of the 'hacking' law?

Developing their own code of football - Rugby Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the formation of The Rugby Football League?

Disagreements over professionalism in rugby Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial response of football clubs when some players began being paid to play?

'Professionals' were eventually allowed to play alongside the older, more established clubs Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable outcome of the development of football and rugby mentioned in the text?

Football now boasts more supporters than any other sport Signup and view all the answers

The Origins of Football and Rugby

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What was the major concern of public figures in the early Victorian era regarding schoolboys?

What led to the formation of the Football Association in 1863?

What was the initial problem faced when clubs began to organize fixtures?

What was the reason for the popularity of an early form of football among school children?

What led to the belief among headmasters that more physical education was needed?

What was 'hacking' in early football?

What was the immediate response of Blackheath to the removal of the 'hacking' law?

What was the reason for the formation of The Rugby Football League?

What was the initial response of football clubs when some players began being paid to play?

What is a notable outcome of the development of football and rugby mentioned in the text?

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