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?

    <p>It provided an outlet for their energy and competitive spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Weekly games lessons were getting the best of schoolboys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was 'hacking' in early football?

    <p>Kicking an opponent's shins to regain possession</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Developing their own code of football - Rugby</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Disagreements over professionalism in rugby</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Football now boasts more supporters than any other sport</p> Signup and view all the answers

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