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What was the major concern of public figures in the early Victorian era regarding schoolboys?
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?
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?
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?
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 led to the belief among headmasters that more physical education was needed?
What was 'hacking' in early football?
What was 'hacking' in early football?
What was the immediate response of Blackheath to the removal of the 'hacking' law?
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 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 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?
What is a notable outcome of the development of football and rugby mentioned in the text?
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